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'Birds Blast Five Home Runs in 15-7 Win Over Saint Louis

NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State baseball team blasted five home runs in Friday's 15-7 win against Saint Louis at Duffy Bass Field.

Fifth-year senior Nick Gile and fifth-year senior Jake McCaw each hit two home runs apiece while second-year freshman Jonathan Sabotnik hit his first career home run in a three-hit outing.

Fourth-year junior Derek Salata produced a quality start (6 IP, 3 ER, 5 K) to earn the win as Saint Louis drops to 11-9 and the Redbirds improve to 9-8.