Notes: Illinois State

The Hawkeyes enter the contest with a 26-16 record, while the Redbirds sit at 26-17 on the season. Iowa defeated Illinois State 11-0 on March 24.

Illinois State is hitting .297 as a team. The Redbirds are led offensively by Brayden Bakes, who is batting .380 with 12 home runs. Graham Mastros follows closely with a .350 average and 12 doubles. On the mound, Illinois State holds a 4.82 ERA, with opponents hitting .260. 

Iowa is hitting .314 as a team and has scored 348 runs this season. Gable Mitchell leads the Hawkeyes with a .395 batting average, totaling 68 hits and 14 doubles. Kooper Schulte and Mitch Wood pace the team with six home runs each, while Caleb Wulf is batting .371 with 63 hits and 37 runs scored. Wulf and Mitchell are tied for the team lead with 39 RBIs apiece.

Through nine midweek games Iowa is batting .442 as a team with 38 doubles, 15 home runs, and six triples. The Hawkeyes are 16-for-18 in stolen base attempts.

The Hawkeye pitching staff carries a 5.96 ERA. Opponents are hitting .253. In midweek games, the staff ERA is 2.92. Iowa pitching has 82 strikeouts outs and 36 walks, while holding opponents to a .174 batting average. The Iowa defense has committed only one error in midweek play. 

Tuesday's game will be streamed on B1G+ and can be heard on the Hawkeye Radio Network.