PEORIA, Ill. (Interstat) — Illinois-Chicago faces Bradley on Friday in a Missouri Valley Conference baseball game at Dozer Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m., with the weather forecast calling for clear skies.

The Flames enter the game with a 22-26-1 overall record. The Braves are 10-43-1.

Illinois-Chicago is coming off a 7-6, 10-inning loss to Illinois State on Sunday. Designated hitter Ashton Kampa has been a key contributor, batting 4 for 5 with a home run and three RBIs in that game. Over his past seven games, Kampa is 19 for 34 with four home runs and 12 RBIs, including a 5-for-5, three-homer performance May 6 against Milwaukee.

Bradley (10-43-1) defeated Campbell 5-4 on Sunday. Pitcher Eli Lehrman threw 4 2/3 innings, allowing three hits and two earned runs while striking out two. In his past four appearances, Lehrman has a 4.50 ERA over 10 innings, with 10 strikeouts.

The teams met Thursday, with Illinois-Chicago winning. The Flames have won four of their past five games overall, while Bradley has lost four of its past five.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Illinois-Chicago is projected to win 6-2. The ELO system gives the Flames a 67.5 percent probability of victory.

The two teams are scheduled to play again Saturday in Peoria.