MURRAY, Ken. – In the third and deciding game in the series, seven innings was not enough for Illinois State and Murray State on Sunday in the final game of the regular season. With the game tied at 5-5 headed to the 11th inning, the Redbirds (23-29, 16-11 MVC) scored three runs to defeat the Racers (21-27, 11-16 MVC) and earn a series victory heading into the MVC Championship in Des Moines, Iowa.
BIRDS BITS (vs. Murray State)
Offensive Highlights:
Abby Knight: 2-for-6, 1 R, 1 2B, 3 RBI
Addison Masching: 3-for-6, 2 2B, 2 RBI
Julia Larson: 3-for-5, 2 R, 1 BB, 1 2B, 1 3B, 1 RBI
Lexie Griffin: 2-for-6, 1 R, 2 2B, 1 RBI
Bella Wilkerson: 2-for-5, 1 R, 2 2B, 1 RBI
Pitching Breakdown:
Hannah Meshnick (W, 12-10): 11.