Box Score In Short…
Southern Illinois (15-9, 1-0 MVC) used a five-run fourth inning to create separation as it picked up a 9-1 victory in six innings over Loyola University Chicago (12-10, 0-1 MVC) this afternoon at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.
 
How It Happened
Following a scoreless first inning, Loyola struck first when Peyton De Chant lined a single to plate Kristin Lea, putting the Ramblers on top, 1-0.  Keenan Dolezal worked out of a two-on, no-out jam in the bottom half of the inning to protect the Loyola lead.
 
Southern Illinois would break though in the bottom half of the third.  A fielder's choice tied the game before a passed ball that was followed by a Megan Brown single gave the hosts a 2-1 edge.  The Salukis added on in the fourth, pushing across five runs on seven hits to break the game open en route to victory.
 
Looking At The Numbers
- Loyola was limited to just six hits and left six runners on base. 
- Katelyn Massa led the Salukis, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, including a sixth-inning double that sealed a victory for Southern Illinois.   
 
Up Next
Loyola and Southern Illinois play game two of a twin bill today at 2 p.m.