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‘Birds Offense Powers Past Hawkeyes, 11-6

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Illinois State defeated Iowa on the road Wednesday night by a final score of 11-6. The 'Birds combined for 16 hits in the game. The win improves the Redbirds record to 15-13 on the season before Missouri Valley Conference play starts this weekend at Valparaiso.

Top Hitters

  • Joe Aeilts: 2-for-5, 3B, 2 RBI

Pitching Breakdown:

Quote from Coach Holm on the offensive performance
"The boys swung the bat really well today. Rave set the tone on the first pitch of the game by hitting a bullet into right field.