MACOMB, Ill. – Illinois State baseball was back in action Thursday, as the Redbirds topped Western Illinois by a final of 5-4 at Alfred D. Boyer Stadium.
Junior Thomas Harper got the start, going 5.0 innings with six strikeouts for the Redbirds (4-10).
Senior Judah Morris led the offense with a 2-for-3 day at the plate with two RBIs as the Redbirds mustered 10 hits against the Leathernecks (4-9).
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Leathernecks broke the scoring open in the 2nd with a home run to take the early 1-0 lead.