NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State defeated Missouri State Friday evening at Duffy Bass Field by a final score of 7-1. Redbirds starting pitcher Brent Headrick went six innings with a career-high 12 strikeouts in the contest. The victory improves the 'Birds record to 19-14, 3-1 MVC.
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Quote from Coach Holm on Headrick's performance
"Headrick was probably the best we have seen him all year. He went six innings with 12 strikeouts. He threw with a lot more conviction than we have seen in his other outings.