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Redbirds Earn 6-2 Victory Over the Beacons

NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State softball (20-25, 10-11 MVC) opened the three-game series against Valparaiso (12-29, 3-19 MVC) with a 6-2 victory, powered by another Dayna Kennedy home run and seven strikeouts from pitcher Hannah Ross.

The second game of the doubleheader was postponed due to weather, so the Redbirds and Beacons will play a doubleheader tomorrow, Sunday, May 1, beginning at 12 p.m. CT.

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HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Illinois State struck first as Dayna Kennedy blasted her eighth home run of the season to left center field in the bottom of the second inning.