PEORIA, Ill. (Interstat) — Kyle Mager homered and drove in five runs Sunday afternoon as Southern Illinois routed Bradley 13-5 in Missouri Valley Conference play.

The Salukis (16-22) completed a three-game series sweep, amassing 12 hits. Mager, the designated hitter, finished 2 for 5, including a three-run homer in the ninth inning. Jaden Flores added a solo shot for Southern Illinois.

Bradley (8-32) managed eight hits. Sohrab Rezaei homered for the Braves in the fifth inning.

Southern Illinois starter Meade Johnson earned the win despite allowing four earned runs over five innings. Three Salukis relievers combined for four scoreless innings.