Southern Illinois Dominates Belmont with One-Hit Shutout by Maddia Groff
The Southern Illinois Salukis completed a series sweep over Belmont with a 4-0 shutout victory, extending their winning streak to seven games.
By the Numbers- Freshman Maddia Groff recorded 14 strikeouts and allowed only one hit in the game.
- In 15 innings over the weekend, Groff tallied 22 strikeouts, zero walks, and just six hits with two shutout wins and a save.
Miscommunication between the Salukis led to a dropped fly ball, allowing the only baserunner in the game for Belmont.
State of Play- Southern Illinois has won seven straight games and completed consecutive sweeps at Charlotte West Stadium in the last two weekends.
- Elizabeth Warwick is one double shy of tying the program record for doubles in a season, with a total of 48 in her career.
The Salukis will aim to maintain their winning momentum and continue their strong performance in the upcoming games.
Bottom LineSouthern Illinois Salukis dominated the game, with Groff's exceptional pitching performance leading to a shutout victory and impressive stats over the weekend, setting a high standard for the team's future games.
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