RICHMOND, Ky. – The Illinois State baseball program captured a 7-2 win over Eastern Kentucky Friday afternoon at Earle Combs Stadium in Richmond, Ky. The Redbirds improve to 8-5 with the victory.
Junior Graham Mastros and Redshirt Sophomore Brayden Bakes led the Redbirds' offense with three hits each to help Illinois State move past the Colonels. Mastros tallied his fifth home run of the season and added a pair of doubles, as Bakes notched a trio of hits, including an RBI double.
On the mound, Junior Lucas Foley earned a Missouri Valley Conference-best fourth win of the season after entering the contest in relief of Senior Thomas Harper.