Southern Illinois Baseball Secures 12-11 Walk-Off Win Over Western Illinois in 12-Inning Thriller
Southern Illinois baseball clinched a 12-11, 12-inning walk-off win against Western Illinois after a marathon game at Itchy Jones Stadium. Trey Cutchen sealed the victory with a game-winning single in the 12th inning, overcoming an early 11-1 deficit.
By the Numbers- Southern Illinois had a season-high 20 hits in the game.
- Cole Christman went 5-for-7 with four RBI, including his eighth home run of the season.
- Laim Bushy of Western Illinois had a standout performance with 5-for-7, two home runs, and five RBI.
The Salukis had to battle back from an early 11-1 deficit to secure the win.
State of Play- Southern Illinois improved to 21-16 after the victory.
- Western Illinois fell to 7-25 with the loss.
Southern Illinois will travel to Nashville for a three-game series against Belmont, starting Friday at 4 p.m. with all games airing on ESPN Plus.
Bottom LineSouthern Illinois's dramatic turnaround and Cutchen's walk-off hit sealed a thrilling victory, showcasing the team's resilience and offensive prowess in a high-scoring matchup against Western Illinois, setting the stage for an exciting series against Belmont.
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