FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Illinois State baseball team outhit second-ranked Arkansas but fell by a 5-1 scoreline, in front of nearly 11,000 fans on Saturday at Baum-Walker Stadium.
Fifth-year senior Nick Gile had a trio of hits to lead the Redbirds (1-1) in outhitting the Razorbacks (1-1) by a 9-8 margin.
HOW IT HAPPENED
After Arkansas took a 1-0 lead in the 2nd inning, the Redbirds were unable to cash in after loading the bases with one out in the 3rd inning.
The Razorbacks scored one run in the 3rd inning before adding two more in the 5th inning.