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Redbirds Drop Game Two at Evansville, 5-3

EVANSVILLE, Ind.– The Illinois State baseball team fell in game two of the series at Missouri Valley Conference-leading Evansville in a 5-3 decision at Charles H. Braun Stadium on Saturday.

Third-year sophomore Keegan Gagliardo threw three scoreless innings in relief for the Redbirds (18-24 overall, 5-9 MVC)

Evansville (26-18 overall, 11-3 MVC) outhit the 'Birds, 11-7.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The 'Birds nearly escaped a jam in the 2nd inning, but a two-strike, two-out single plated a pair of runs for Evansville.

Fifth-year senior Nick Gile doubled home a run in the 4th inning to cut the deficit to 2-1.