Redshirt sophomore utility player Drew Curtis touches home plate following his first home run as a Saluki, a solo blast in the fifth inning of Saturday's 13-3 win against Jacksonville State. — April 2, 2016, Carbondale, Ill.
The Salukis (17-10-1) have had two pitchers and two position players return to action in the weeks leading up to the start of Missouri Valley Conference play.
Redshirt freshman left-hander Austin Covers and senior righty Alex Lesiak add depth to the bullpen, while sophomore infielder Drew Curtis and junior catcher Kenny King bolster the lineup.
Curtis, who sat out the 2015 season after transferring from Saint Louis, went 1-2 with two walks in his Saluki debut Friday against Jacksonville State.