Redshirt sophomore designated hitter Drew Curtis sprints toward home base Tuesday during SIU’s 11-1 win against Belmont at Itchy Jones Stadium. Curtis had one hit and one run during the game. - April 5, 2016, Carbondale, Ill.
The Salukis (18-10-1) defeated the Bruins (16-12), 11-1. Southern Illinois has won six of its last eight games.
The home team's offense came alive after falling behind 1-0 in the first. The Dawgs batted around the order with six hits, which started with a two-run double from sophomore catcher Nick Hutchins on a 1-1 count.
"I was just looking for a good pitch to drive in that situation,” Hutchins said.