Warhawks Rebuff Explorers, 7-6
<Oregon:team#75> designated hitter <Bob Elliott:player#8667> had a terrific game, but it still wasn't enough to get his team a win. Elliott was 3-4 with a home run, a double,  and a walk. He drove in 4 runs and scored once, even as <Illinois:team#74> beat the Explorers, 7-6. <Rubén Valdéz:player#11540> converted his 13th save in 15 tries. With the victory, the Warhawks record now stands at 49-62.

In the bottom of the second, <Eric Rigsby:player#4954> hit a 2-run  home run. The 22nd home run of the season for the Illinois first baseman put the Warhawks on top, 2-1.

"We were able to get some things going offensively," said Rigsby.



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