Carbondale Reporter

Southern Illinois University's baseball team is set to face Lindenwood for a midweek matchup on Tuesday in St. Charles, Missouri. The Salukis are aiming to extend their current seven-game winning streak.

Fans can watch the Southern Illinois game on ESPN Plus and follow updates through live stats or on Twitter at @SIU_Baseball.

The anticipated starting pitcher for Southern Illinois is Tyler Timmerman, holding a 3-1 record with a 4.09 ERA. Meanwhile, Lindenwood has yet to announce its starting pitcher.

Southern Illinois currently has an overall record of 20-7 and a 5-1 record in Missouri Valley Conference play. They recently swept Bradley, marking significant offensive achievements including a 25-run game, the most since 2013. The team leads the Missouri Valley Conference with 51 home runs and has a .309 batting average.

Their rivals, Lindenwood, have an even 14-14 record and are 4-2 in Ohio Valley Conference play. The Lions have also shown their prowess by winning their last five games, with a team batting average of .311. Tyler Thompson leads Lindenwood with a .394 batting average, and the team's pitching holds a combined 6.16 ERA.

Historically, Southern Illinois has won all three past encounters against Lindenwood, including an 8-2 victory in their last matchup in Carbondale.

Lance Rhodes, who has been leading the Saluki baseball program for six seasons, holds an overall record of 179-103. Under his guidance, the team has achieved two 40-win seasons in the last four years.

Fans can stay updated with the Salukis on social media and through their official mobile app.