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.
Yes, But

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.
What's Next

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 Line

Southern 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.