CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Illinois State Redbirds defeated the Southern Illinois Salukis, 7-4 on Friday evening in the series opener. The Redbirds scored their seven total runs in the middle innings, including a three-run seventh to secure the victory. The win improves Illinois State's record to 23-15, 6-1 MVC.
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Quote from Coach Holm on what clicked for the 'Birds in the middle innings
"Our team was swinging the bat well. Once we gave up the three spot, Zouras came up huge and hit one off the hitter's eye in dead center.