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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 game saw a flurry of offensive plays, from early singles to decisive doubles, culminating in a multi‑run rally that defined the night.
The Valparaiso Beacons delivered a 20-hit barrage that forced a tie in their series with Southern Illinois, highlighted by Louie Kegerreis’s six hits and a late two-run double.
Southern Illinois rallied to defeat Valparaiso 6-4, driven by strong pitching from Dylan Petrey and timely hitting from Gabe Petrucelli and Kye Watson.
The Valparaiso University baseball team opened its series with Southern Illinois on Thursday, losing 6-4 in Carbondale, Ill. The game featured a ninth‑inning rally, strong relief work from Dylan Immel, and Adam Guazzo's potentially final appearance for the program.
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.