NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State baseball team swept Western Illinois in the home opener at Duffy Bass Field Saturday afternoon. The Redbirds defeated the Leathernecks 11-4 in game one and 10-0 (8 inn.) in game two.
Redbird Performers Game 1
Top Hitters:
- Kyle Gibson: 2-for-3, 2B, 3 RBI, 1 BB
- Daniel Pacella: 4-for-4, 2B, 2 R, 1 BB
- Shai Robinson: 3-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
Pitching Breakdown:
- Tanner Perry (W, 1-2): 9.