Freshman Neal Cotts, who came on in relief for Eric Snoke in the third inning, pitched 2.1 innings to pick up his first collegiate victory. The Redbirds will play again on Tuesday when they travel to Charleston, Ill., to take on Eastern Illinois. DP - Blue Raiders 2, Redbirds 3. LOB - Blue Raiders 6, Redbirds 5. Save - None.
Redbirds sweep the three-game series.
Howard to p for Barnett. Pieczynski stole second. Kines to p for Howard. Cotts to p for Snoke. Lammers out on the play.