PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri softball beats Illinois State in regional opener

Kelsea Roth is congratulated by her teammates after hitting a home run scoring two runs in the bottom of the sixth. The Tigers went on to beat the Illinois Redbirds 6-0 and will play DePaul University Saturday at 3 p.m. on University Field.
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Missouri's Nicole Hudson hits a pop fly as Illinois State catcher Jordan Birch watches during the fourth inning at University Field on Friday.   |  Parker Miles Blohm

Missouri junior Chelsea Thomas pitches in the beginning of the NCAA Regional Tournament against Illinois State at University Field on Friday. The Tigers beat the Redbirds 6-0.   |  Parker Miles Blohm

Missouri's Kelsea Roth catches the ball to get Elizabeth Kay out in the beginning of the game vs. Illinois State at University Field on Friday.   |  Parker Miles Blohm