After 8 strong innings of pitching from both teams, Oregon and Illinois State were tied 1-1 heading into the 9th inning. The Redbirds drove home two runs to take the lead 3-1 with two outs in the top of the 9th. The Ducks fell short of a comeback in the bottom of the 9th, losing 3-2, which is the team's first loss of the season.
GAME RECAP (by Shawn Medow)
POST-GAME INTERVIEWS
Head Coach George Horton
Phil Craig-St. Louis
Matt Krook