SEMO v. Illinois State University baseball

TYLER GRAEF Ð tgraef@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University's Connor Basler tries to tag out a runner at second base during a game against Illinois State University on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.

TYLER GRAEF Ð tgraef@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University pitcher Nathan Bock warms up in the bullpen as a backhoe works outside Capaha Park during a game against Illinois State University on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.

TYLER GRAEF Ð tgraef@semissourian.com Illinois State University's Gunner Peterson (15) crosses home plate and clinks helmets with Aidan Huggins (6) after hitting a home run during a game against Southeast Missouri State University on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.

TYLER GRAEF Ð tgraef@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University catcher Andrew Keck (12) grimaces and turns away from the umpire after being told he was being penalized for obstructing the plate on a play at home plate during a game against Illinois State University on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. The play allowed the Redbirds to increase their lead over the Redhawks to 7.

TYLER GRAEF Ð tgraef@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University first baseman Austin Blazevic (22) stretches to tag out Aidan Huggins (6) during a game against Illinois State University on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.

TYLER GRAEF Ð tgraef@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University runners score during a game against Illinois State University on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.

TYLER GRAEF Ð tgraef@semissourian.com Illinois State University players cheer the second of two back-to-back homeruns during a game against Southeast Missouri State Univeristy on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.