Carbondale Reporter

Southern Illinois University's baseball team is set to face Lindenwood in a midweek game, maintaining their goal of building on recent wins over Illinois State. The game is scheduled for Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Carbondale, Illinois. Fans can stay updated through live stats and the team's Twitter account, @SIU_Baseball.

No starters have been publicly announced yet for the match. Heading into this game, the Salukis hold a record of 30-13 overall and 12-6 in Missouri Valley Conference play. The team has shown strong performance when scoring seven or more runs, achieving a 22-5 record in such games. Additionally, they have won all 22 games this season when leading after six innings.

Lindenwood approaches this contest with an overall record of 22-22 and a 9-8 record in Ohio Valley Conference play. They are coming off two victories out of three against Western Illinois. The Lions feature a .283 team batting average, with Kam Edwards leading at .356 and Jake Radosevich contributing nine home runs. Their pitching staff touts a 5.14 ERA and leads in strikeouts within the conference.

Southern Illinois looks to continue their successful season against Lindenwood, having previously won 3-0 in their last encounter on April 1, and remain undefeated in their meetings. SIU leads the all-time series 4-0.

The Salukis have shown prowess in both batting and pitching. Their lineup includes strong performances across the board, bolstered by Cecil Lofton's recent Player of the Week honor from the Missouri Valley Conference after notable statistics over the past week. Tim Simay, Jordan Bach, and Matt Schark have also been instrumental in their offensive efforts.

Holding high positions in the Missouri Valley Conference standings for several categories, Southern Illinois anticipates continuing with this momentum. The team is seen favorably in the midseason poll, second only to Missouri State. Coach Lance Rhodes aims to sustain this trajectory, leading a diverse roster of mostly upperclassmen in his sixth year.

Southern Illinois fans can keep themselves informed about team developments via multiple social media platforms and through the "Salukis" Mobile App.