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Southern Illinois University’s baseball team will contest the Missouri Valley Conference championship after two gritty victories on Saturday, highlighted by clutch hits and solid pitching.
Indiana State’s 30‑win campaign came to a close as Southern Illinois rallied in the final inning, highlighted by Kaleb Hall’s grand slam and a clutch RBI single from Tim Simay.
Southern Illinois rallied after an early homer from Evansville, using timely hitting and a dominant pitching performance to secure the opening game of the 2026 MVC Baseball Championship.
A late‑inning surge featuring multiple home runs and clutch singles propelled the team to a decisive win.
The MVC announced its 2026 baseball awards, highlighting Carter Beck as Player of the Year, Andrew Evans as Pitcher of the Year, and Sean McDermott as Coach of the Year, among other recognitions.
Cecil Lofton’s single sparked a cascade of runs, with Jacob McKenzie crossing home twice before the third inning, while later hits by Gabe Petrucelli and Kye Watson added crucial scores.
The Salukis wrap up their regular season with a Senior Weekend showdown against Valparaiso, celebrating a cohort of 13 seniors while riding a strong offensive and pitching performance.