NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State baseball team took down Illinois by a 10-1 scoreline on Tuesday at Duffy Bass Field behind a complete team performance.
The Redbirds (11-11 overall, 1-2 MVC) scored the game's first 10 runs as the Fighting Illini's (13-13 overall, 5-1 B1G) lone run came on a ground ball that bounced off of first base and over the head of the ISU first baseman.
Fifth-year senior Colin Wyman provided five scoreless innings to get the win.
The schools had not met since 4/9/2019 due to COVID-19 after playing at least once every year from 1992-2019.
HOW IT HAPPENED
An Illinois throwing error resulted in an ISU run in the 2nd inning before the 'Birds scored once more in the 3rd and 4th innings to lead, 3-0.
Second-year sophomore Luke Cheng laced a two-run double before third-year sophomore Kayden Beauregard recorded a two-RBI single to break the game open and give the 'Birds a 7-0 lead after five innings.
A two-RBI single from Cheng in the 6th pushed the Redbird lead to 10-0.
Third-year sophomore Erik Kubiatowicz threw the 6th and 7th innings, allowing a run on a single that bounced off of first base before third-year freshman Zach Holcomb threw two scoreless innings to close the game.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Beauregard recorded his first hit as Redbird in his second start of the season.
- Largest win over Illinois since 3/24/2012 (16-7).
- Career-high four RBIs for Cheng.
UP NEXT
Illinois State is scheduled play at Western Illinois on April 6 before traveling to Kansas from April 8-10.
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