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Baseball to Host Western Illinois in Earliest Home Opener Ever

NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State baseball team is set to host Western Illinois on Tuesday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Duffy Bass Field in what will be the earliest home opener in school history. The game will be on ESPN+/3.

Previously, ISU has opened at home as early as March 15 (2014 vs Western Illinois, 1997 vs Columbia).

SERIES INFORMATION
Illinois State (3-6, 0-0 MVC) vs Western Illinois (2-6, 0-0 SUMMIT)

Day/Time:Tuesday, March 9 (6:00 p.m. CT)

City:Normal, Ill.

Field:Duffy Bass Field

Live Stats:http://statb.us/b/344754

TV:ESPN +/3 (link TBA)

PROJECTED PITCHER FOR ILLINOIS STATE
Jack Anderson (2021: 6.