Redbirds Take Series With 11 Inning Win Over Murray State

Box Score

Lexie GriffinMURRAY, 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:

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