Southern Illinois 9, at Omaha 1

MINNEAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Southern Illinois Salukis erupted for nine runs in the first two innings and rode a dominant combined pitching performance to a 9-1 victory over the Omaha Mavericks in a nonconference baseball game Friday evening. Playing at a neutral site, the Salukis (5-7) sent 10 batters to the plate in a four-run first inning against Omaha starter M. Meyer and never looked back. Shortstop Tim Simay provided the early knockout blow, lacing a two-run double to left center to score Kye Watson and Henry Kufa. Southern Illinois broke the game open with a five-run second inning, chasing… Read more...