NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State baseball team will be playing its first midweek matchup at Duffy Bass Field tomorrow, March 19 versus the UIC Flames. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m.
Illinois State Redbirds (12-6)
Illinois State won its series versus Central Michigan this weekend, sweeping a doubleheader on Saturday to defeat the Chippewas 7-2 and 5-4. The 'Birds fell in the Sunday contest 11-2. Illinois State comes into Tuesday's matchup ranked eighth nationally in batting average (.317). Also, the Redbirds hit 11 of their 16 home runs last week in five games.