Oct. 4, 2007
NORMAL, Ill. -
As most of the nation is caught up in the excitement of the 2007 Major League Baseball playoffs, the Illinois State baseball team is getting into action in its own way, as it begins the "Redbird Baseball World Series" Thursday at 5 p.m. at Duffy Bass Field. The Redbirds will split into two teams, with one team wearing red and the other wearing white, and will play a seven-game playoff series throughout the month of October.
The series, which is in its first year in the seven-game format, will continue with games scheduled for Oct. 5, 9, 11 and 16, beginning at 5 p.m. The games slated for Sunday, Oct. 14 and Wednesday, Oct. 17 will begin at 10 a.m. and 3:15 p.m., respectively.
Bragging rights will be on the line, as the two squads were matched evenly and chosen by the seniors. Captains Kyle Cherney, Tyler Cox and Collin Salzenstein will mentor the white team, while seniors Kevin Konsler and Eric Theisen will handle the red team.
Be sure to check GoRedbirds.com for game-by-game recaps throughout the "Redbird Baseball World Series".
2007 Redbird Baseball World Series Rosters
Red Team
Brad Budde
Ryan Court
Kevin Dubler
Mark Evans
A.J. Havenga
Kevin Konsler - Captain
Eric Mahler
Kyle Nelson
Anthony Ruffolo
Jim Sajewich
Dan Sorce
Mike Stalowy
Eric Theisen - Captain
Kevin Tokarski
Mike Tokarski
Matt Werderitch
Jacob Wielebnicki
White Team
Ronnie Calvird
Kyle Cherney - Captain
Ryan Copeland
Tyler Cox - Captain
Gabe DeMarco
Mike Domenick
Jon Dove
Quinn Ewert
Ben Hays
Ken Long
Corey Maines
Cole Marty
Tyler McNeely
Christopher Newsome
Justin Rahn
Collin Salzenstein - Captain
Josh Schultz
Luke Smith
Dan Weston
