CARBONDALE, Ill. – Illinois State (22-27, 12-13 MVC) dropped both games of the season finale doubleheader to Southern Illinois (27-18-1, 16-10). The Redbirds lost the first contest 13-3 in five innings to the Salukis, and despite blasting a pair of home runs in the second game, they still came up short, losing 8-3.
BIRD BITS (game 1)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Salukis took an early lead in the first inning. A pair of singles to start the inning led to a three-run home run from Ashley Wood.