CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Interstat) — The Bradley Braves (9-39) visit the Illinois Fighting Illini (22-23) on Wednesday in a midweek nonconference matchup at Illinois Field. First pitch is set for [time], with the weather forecast calling for [temperature] degrees Fahrenheit.

The Braves enter on a 10-game losing streak, having dropped 11 of their last 12. Bradley’s most recent outing was a wild 12-11 loss at Belmont on Sunday, despite a strong performance from left fielder Landon Lowe, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Lowe has been a bright spot in an otherwise difficult season, belting three homers and driving in seven runs over his last eight games. However, he has also been prone to inconsistency, going hitless in two of those contests.

Illinois, meanwhile, carries momentum from a 6-2 win at Iowa on Sunday, snapping a five-game skid. Right-hander Aidan Flinn was the star, tossing seven shutout innings, allowing zero hits and one earned run while striking out five. Flinn has been reliable in recent starts, posting a 1.80 ERA over his last three outings spanning 17 innings, with 16 strikeouts and only five hits allowed.

The Fighting Illini offense has been inconsistent, but they have shown power at times. In their win over Iowa, right fielder Collin Jennings homered and drove in four runs. Illinois is 22-23 overall and looking to build momentum as they prepare for a key Big Ten series against Northwestern this weekend.

Bradley’s pitching staff has struggled, with a team ERA over 8.00. In Sunday’s loss, starter Calen Scheider went 6.2 innings, allowing four earned runs on zero hits (Interstat) — an unusual line due to walks and defensive miscues. The Braves’ bullpen has been taxed, and they will likely need a strong start from an as-yet-unnamed pitcher to keep the game close.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is Illinois 3, Bradley 1.

After Wednesday’s contest, Bradley travels to face Gardner-Webb in a three-game series beginning Friday, while Illinois hosts Northwestern for a three-game set starting Friday.