TEMPE, Ariz. – On the last day of the Littlewood Classic in Tempe, Ariz., Illinois State (1-8) played Portland State (6-4) for the first time in program history and earned a decisive 6-2 victory over the Vikings to give the Redbirds' their first win of the 2022 season.
The Redbird rookies played a huge role in the win over the Vikings as true freshmen Abby Knight, Delainey Bryant and Addison Masching, combined for two home runs, five RBI, and four runs scored.
BIRD BITS
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- After getting out of a bases loaded jam in the top of the first without surrendering a run, the 'Birds responded with a single from Reili Gardner to put a runner on.