Illinois State struck first with a three-run Derek Parola home run, but it was all Dallas Baptist after that as the Patriots claimed a 13-3 Missouri Valley Conference baseball victory Saturday at Horner Ballpark in Dallas.
The Redbirds (26-17 overall) saw a six-game winning streak snapped but still sit atop the MVC at 9-2. Dallas Baptist is 29-13 and 7-4 in league play.
With the series even at 1-1, the teams meet again at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
“Their arm (starter MD Johnson) did a good job today, and you got to tip your cap to him,” ISU coach Steve Holm said.