JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – The Illinois College baseball resumed Midwest Conference play by hosting Knox College for the series finale decision Wednesday afternoon at Joe Brooks Field. The Blueboys battled the Prairie Fire but fell short by the final score of 3-6. Starting pitcher Jacob Smith earned his fifth start of the season on the mound as he got in a quick bases-loaded jam after allowing two walks and a single. With the bases-loaded, Knox struck first on the scoreboard with a walk issued by Smith that made the score 0-1. The next batter for Knox in Etienne Thomas increased the…