FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Illinois State baseball team scored in the 2nd inning but fell, 4-2, against second-ranked Arkansas in the series' rubber match on Sunday at Baum-Walker Stadium in front of more than 10,400 fans.
The Redbirds (1-2) stranded six runners in the first four innings as the Razorbacks (2-1) held ISU to 0-6 with runners in scoring position and 1-for-13 with runners on base for the game.
Third-year sophomore Ryan Cermak smacked a solo home run in the 8th inning to bring the Redbirds back to within one.