CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Illinois State Redbirds survived a late push from the Salukis in the final two innings of play to defeat Southern Illinois, 7-6. The victory gives Illinois State the series win over Southern Illinois for the first time since 2014, as the 'Birds improve to 24-15, 7-1 in MVC play.
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Quote from Coach Holm on the team's answer after falling behind
"I am really proud of how we swung the bats in the fifth inning. Early in the season our club had a hard time responding when the other team put up a crooked number like SIU did in the fourth.