Illinois State scored four runs in the top of the 10th inning and hung on to beat Bradley, 6-4, in a Missouri Valley Conference baseball game Thursday at Dozer Park in Peoria.
Jake McCaw and Jordan Libman each had three hits for the Redbirds, who improved to 22-30 overall and 12-13 in the Valley. Bradley dropped to 18-20 and 10-10, respectively.
McCaw, who had two doubles, also drove in two runs.
Derek Saluta (2-4) pitched two scoreless innings of relief to pick up the victory. ISU starter Colton Johnson went seven innings, allowing six hits and two earned runs while walking one and striking out 11.