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Missouri State Routs Illinois State

The Bears ran out to a five-out lead early Thursday only to see Illinois State get back within a run of the lead with a four-run fourth inning. Missouri State reliever Jake Fromson helped the Bears recover quickly, though, tossing 4.1 shutout innings, allowing just one hit while striking out eight batters, as Missouri State's offense tacked on three insurance runs down the stretch.
 
Noah Sadler went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the ninth inning and Joe Butler provided a three-run double to lead Illinois State's offense. Collin Braithwaite went 2-for-4 for the Redbirds.
 
Missouri State maintained its unbeaten status in Missouri Valley Conference play as the visiting Bears secured an 8-5 win over host Illinois State Thursday night at Duffy Bass Field.
 
 
The No. 12-ranked Bears improved to 37-14 overall and a perfect 18-0 in league play with only two games remaining in the regular season. The Bears have already claimed the 2017 MVC regular-season title, the best start to a MVC season in league history and the longest winning streak in Valley history. 
 
The Redbirds return to Duffy Bass Field Friday for a 2 p.m. game with Missouri State. 

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