SIUE Baseball Secures Series Win with 11-9 Victory at Western Illinois
SIUE baseball secured their third Ohio Valley Conference series victory by defeating Western Illinois 11-9, extending their winning streak to four games. The Cougars now stand at 8-6 in OVC play and 16-23 overall, while WIU dropped to 3-11 in the league and 7-27 overall.
By the Numbers- The Cougars have won four straight games.
- SIUE improved to 8-6 in Ohio Valley Conference play.
- Western Illinois fell to 3-11 in the league.
- Lucas Spence had his first hitless game since March 9, ending a 23-game hitting streak.
Despite the strong performance, defensive miscues troubled the Cougars, allowing Western Illinois to take advantage in certain situations.
State of Play- The Cougars are on a four-game winning streak.
- SIUE has a record of 8-6 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
- Western Illinois stands at 3-11 in the league.
SIUE aims to complete the sweep against Western Illinois on Sunday, with the goal of securing a road sweep to continue their momentum in the conference.
Bottom LineSIUE baseball clinched a critical series win on the road, setting the stage for a potential sweep and further advancement in the league standings against Western Illinois.
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