McLean County Times

The Illinois State baseball team faced a tough defeat against Evansville, losing 13-1 in a game that ended after seven innings at Charles A. Braun Stadium. The loss saw Evansville scoring seven runs within the first four innings.

Illinois State, with an overall record of 18-15 and a Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) record of 7-5, managed only three hits during the game. Meanwhile, Evansville improved their standing to 18-17 overall and matched Illinois State's MVC record of 7-5.

Evansville took control with a significant five-run inning in the fourth, extending their lead to 7-0. They continued to dominate by adding one run in the fifth inning and five more in the sixth, securing a victory under the run-rule.

Illinois State's sole score came from sophomore Daniel Pacella's sacrifice fly in the sixth inning.

Some notable performances included sophomore Luke Lawrence reaching base for his 19th consecutive game. However, junior JT Sokolove's impressive streak of reaching base ended at 20 games. Freshman Matthew Donnison contributed with 1.1 innings of relief pitching in his eleventh appearance this year.

Looking ahead, Illinois State will continue their road games as they prepare to face Lindenwood on Tuesday in St. Charles, Missouri, with the game scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. CT.

For further updates on Illinois State Baseball activities and events, fans are encouraged to visit GoRedbirds.com or follow their social media platforms including Twitter (@RedbirdBaseball), Instagram (isuredbirdbaseball), and Facebook (Illinois State Baseball).