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Redbirds Split on Second Day of Holiday Inn Hilltopper Spring Fling

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Illinois State softball team (9-8) responded after a 5-2 setback to Western Kentucky on Saturday afternoon, topping Austin Peay, 5-4, in the night cap.

BIRD BITS – GAME 1 AT WESTERN KENTUCKY – L, 5-2

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BY THE NUMBERS / KEY INNINGS – GAME 1 AT WESTERN KENTUCKY – L, 5-2

  • Western Kentucky took advantage of an ISU error in the bottom of the second, taking an early 1-0 lead.
  • Brittni LaFountaine hit a two-run bomb over the left field wall in the top of the fourth to give the Redbirds a 2-1 edge.