<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://goredbirds.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Illinois State University Athletics</title><link>https://goredbirds.com/rss.aspx?path=baseball</link><description>Latest news items for Illinois State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://goredbirds.com/rss?path=baseball" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Redbirds Midweek Contest With NIU Canceled Due To Weather</title><link>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/14/baseball-redbirds-midweek-contest-with-niu-canceled-due-to-weather.aspx</link><guid>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/14/baseball-redbirds-midweek-contest-with-niu-canceled-due-to-weather.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Baseball home plate stock" src="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2022/8/1/DSC00136.JPG" /><br /><br />NORMAL, Ill. –  The Illinois State baseball program has announced the cancellation of its Tuesday afternoon contest scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on April 14 due to inclement weather.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2022/8/1/DSC00136.JPG" /><media:content url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2022/8/1/DSC00136.JPG"><media:title>Baseball home plate stock</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2022/8/1/DSC00136.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60903</s:story_id></item><item><title>Redbirds Drop Series Finale With Indiana State</title><link>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/12/baseball-redbirds-drop-series-finale-with-indiana-state.aspx</link><guid>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/12/baseball-redbirds-drop-series-finale-with-indiana-state.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Josh Outlaw" src="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/12/_DSC9220.jpg" /><br /><br />NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State baseball program fell to Indiana State 6-1, Sunday afternoon at Duffy Bass Field. With the defeat, the Redbirds drop to 22-14 overall and 6-6 in Missouri Valley Conference play.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/_DSC9220.jpg" /><media:content url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/_DSC9220.jpg"><media:title>Josh Outlaw</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/_DSC9220.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:19:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60899</s:story_id></item><item><title>Redbirds Even Series With Sycamores After 6-4 Victory Saturday</title><link>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/11/baseball-redbirds-even-series-with-sycamores-after-6-4-victory-saturday.aspx</link><guid>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/11/baseball-redbirds-even-series-with-sycamores-after-6-4-victory-saturday.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ryan Bakes" src="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/11/DSC09957.jpg" /><br /><br />NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State baseball program secured a 6-4 victory over Indiana State, Saturday afternoon at Duffy Bass Field. With the win, the Redbirds improve to 22-13 on the campaign, and 6-5 in Missouri Valley Conference play.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/DSC09957.jpg" /><media:content url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/DSC09957.jpg"><media:title>Ryan Bakes</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/DSC09957.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:34:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60898</s:story_id></item><item><title>Redbirds Fall In Series Opener With Indiana State Friday</title><link>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/10/baseball-redbirds-fall-in-series-opener-with-indiana-state-friday.aspx</link><guid>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/10/baseball-redbirds-fall-in-series-opener-with-indiana-state-friday.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Camden Karczewski" src="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/10/TAC04431.jpg" /><br /><br />NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State baseball program fell 11-1 Friday evening in game one of the weekend clash with Indiana State at Duffy Bass Field. The Redbirds fall to 21-13 overall in 2026 and drop to 5-5 in Missouri Valley Conference play.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/TAC04431.jpg" /><media:content url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/TAC04431.jpg"><media:title>Camden Karczewski</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/TAC04431.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:19:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60891</s:story_id></item><item><title>Redbirds Continue Homestand With Weekend Series Against Indiana State</title><link>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/9/baseball-redbirds-continue-homestand-with-weekend-series-against-indiana-state.aspx</link><guid>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/9/baseball-redbirds-continue-homestand-with-weekend-series-against-indiana-state.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Louis Bussard" src="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/9/TAC05562.jpg" /><br /><br />NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State baseball program continues its homestand with a weekend series with Indiana State at Duffy Bass Field. The three-game set will begin on Friday, April 10, with first pitch scheduled at 5:05 p.m.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/TAC05562.jpg" /><media:content url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/TAC05562.jpg"><media:title>Louis Bussard</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/TAC05562.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 9 Apr 2026 12:29:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60884</s:story_id></item><item><title>Redbirds Rally In Ninth To Walkoff Saint Louis Tuesday Night</title><link>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/7/baseball-redbirds-rally-in-ninth-to-walkoff-saint-louis-tuesday-night.aspx</link><guid>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/7/baseball-redbirds-rally-in-ninth-to-walkoff-saint-louis-tuesday-night.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Josh Outlaw" src="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Josh_Outlaw_WP.jpeg" /><br /><br />NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State baseball program secured a 5-4 walkoff victory over Saint Louis Tuesday afternoon at Duffy Bass Field. With the win, the Redbirds improve to 21-12 in 2026.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Josh_Outlaw_WP.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Josh_Outlaw_WP.jpeg"><media:title>Josh Outlaw</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/7/Josh_Outlaw_WP.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2026 22:06:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60880</s:story_id></item><item><title>Redbirds Ready to Host Saint Louis Tuesday Afternoon</title><link>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/6/baseball-redbirds-ready-to-host-saint-louis-tuesday-afternoon.aspx</link><guid>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/6/baseball-redbirds-ready-to-host-saint-louis-tuesday-afternoon.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Danko and Bava" src="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/6/TAC07191.jpg" /><br /><br />NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State baseball program is set to return to Duffy Bass Field for a mid-week contest against Saint Louis on Tuesday afternoon. First pitch is set for 5:00 p.m. and will be available to watch on ESPN+.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/TAC07191.jpg" /><media:content url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/TAC07191.jpg"><media:title>Danko and Bava</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/TAC07191.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 12:38:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60873</s:story_id></item><item><title>Redbirds Claim Series Finale With 10-4 Victory Over SIU Sunday Afternoon</title><link>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/5/baseball-redbirds-claim-series-finale-with-10-4-victory-over-siu-sunday-afternoon.aspx</link><guid>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/5/baseball-redbirds-claim-series-finale-with-10-4-victory-over-siu-sunday-afternoon.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ryan Bakes" src="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/5/TAC09217.jpeg" /><br /><br />CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Illinois State baseball program secured a 10-4 victory over Southern Illinois in the series finale Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Redbirds improve to 20-12 and 5-4 in Missouri Valley Conference play.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/5/TAC09217.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/5/TAC09217.jpeg"><media:title>Ryan Bakes</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/5/TAC09217.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 5 Apr 2026 19:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60872</s:story_id></item><item><title>Redbirds Fall To Southern Illinois Saturday Evening In Carbondale</title><link>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/4/baseball-redbirds-fall-to-southern-illinois-saturday-evening-in-carbondale.aspx</link><guid>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/4/baseball-redbirds-fall-to-southern-illinois-saturday-evening-in-carbondale.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ryan Bakes" src="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/4/TAC08671.jpeg" /><br /><br />CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Illinois State baseball program fell to Southern Illinois, 9-1,  Saturday evening in Carbondale, Ill. With the loss, the Redbirds drop to 19-12 and move to 4-4 in Missouri Valley Conference play.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/4/TAC08671.jpeg" /><media:content url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/4/TAC08671.jpeg"><media:title>Ryan Bakes</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/4/TAC08671.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 4 Apr 2026 21:48:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60870</s:story_id></item><item><title>Redbirds Late Rally Falls Short In Series Opener Against SIU</title><link>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/3/baseball-redbirds-late-rally-falls-short-in-series-opener-against-siu.aspx</link><guid>https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/4/3/baseball-redbirds-late-rally-falls-short-in-series-opener-against-siu.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Josh Outlaw" src="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/3/TAC04947.jpg" /><br /><br />CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Illinois State baseball program fell to Southern Illinois 4-3 in game one of its weekend series from Carbondale, Ill. With the loss, the Redbirds fall to 19-11 and drop to 4-3 in Missouri Valley Conference play.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/TAC04947.jpg" /><media:content url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/TAC04947.jpg"><media:title>Josh Outlaw</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://goredbirds.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/3/TAC04947.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2026 20:33:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>60866</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>