NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State baseball team dropped a 8-3 decision to UIC behind seven strong innings from the Flame's Dillon Schueler Friday evening at Duffy Bass Field.
Illinois State (22-25 overall, 11-11 Missouri Valley Conference) was led by two hits by senior Noah Smith.
UIC improves to 17-29 overall, 13-9 MVC.
HOW IT HAPPENED
A two-run double in the opening frame powered UIC to a 2-0 lead, which ballooned to 6-0 through three innings.
UIC scored twice in the 8th inning to push the lead to 8-0.
The Redbirds cracked the scoreboard in the 9th with an RBI double by Smith, sac fly from Daniel Contreras, and RBI single from Josh Outlaw.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Sophomore Luke Stulga sees his 22 game hit streak snapped
- Sophomore Michael Addari provided a season-high 3.2 innings of relief with a season best four strikeouts.
- The Redbirds were out-hit 10-5
UP NEXTÂ Â
Illinois State is scheduled to host UIC on Saturday (3:00 p.m.) and Sunday (1:00 p.m.).
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