Murray State is set to host Illinois State Redbirds for a three-game series at Reagan Field in Murray, Kentucky, marking the 16th, 17th, and 18th matchups between the two teams. The Racers lead the all-time series at 8-7, with seven wins in their last nine meetings, including a sweep in 2023.

• All-Time Record vs. Illinois State: 8-7
• Murray State ranks in the top 75 nationally in various categories such as base hits, home runs, runs scored, and slugging percentage.

Illinois State Redbirds enter the series with a 20-18 season record under sixth-year head coach Steve Holm, who has not seen a winning season since 2019.

• Illinois State Redbirds have lost their last two series with MVC opponents and recently suffered an extra-inning midweek loss to Northwestern.
• Murray State's Jacob Pennington has the second-most career strikeouts in program history with 239 strikeouts.
• Jonathan Hogart is on a hot streak with a .700 batting average in the last five games, contributing significantly to the team's performance.

The series between Murray State and Illinois State Redbirds will shed light on the current standing of both teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Murray State faces Illinois State in a crucial series with the Racers looking to extend their winning streak against the Redbirds and continue their impressive season performance.