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Photo by: Abby Harris
Recap | Simay Brothers Combine for Seven Hits to Push Salukis Past Lindenwood, 10-3
04/29/2025 | 9:49:00 | Baseball
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Brothers Tim and Matthew Simay combined for seven hits and three RBIs to pace Southern Illinois to a 10-3 non-conference victory over Lindenwood on Tuesday night at Itchy Jones Stadium.
Tim Simay was nearly unstoppable at the plate, finishing 3-for-4 with three doubles, two RBIs, and two runs scored. Matthew Simay complemented his brother's effort, going a perfect 4-for-4 at the dish, knocking in one run, and scoring twice to ignite the Salukis' offense.
Southern Illinois (31-13) overcame an early deficit by scoring two runs in the bottom of the second inning on a bases-loaded walk by Matt Schark and an RBI single by Jaxon Holder. Holder had a productive day, contributing three hits, including a double, and driving in a run.
SIU steadily built on its advantage throughout the game, plating runs in five consecutive innings from the fourth through the eighth. Michael Mylott delivered a key blow in the eighth inning with a two-run home run - his seventh of the season - while finishing with two hits and two RBIs.
Matthew Simay and Tim Simay were instrumental in nearly every scoring rally for the Salukis. Tim's RBI double in the fourth inning broke a 2-2 tie, and his next double in the sixth inning brought home Mason Schwalbach to extend the lead. Matthew's RBI double in the eighth capped off the scoring for Southern Illinois.
On the mound, SIU used a bullpen-heavy approach to subdue Lindenwood (22-23). Blaine Harpenau (2-0) picked up the win with 1.2 scoreless innings in relief, allowing just one hit and striking out one. Starter Gavan Wernsing provided three solid innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out four batters. Cole Koonce, Matt Irvine and Dylan Petrey each tossed scoreless innings for the Dawgs.
Lindenwood briefly held early leads thanks to an RBI double by Tyler Ellis in the second inning and a solo home run by Jake Radosevich in the fourth. Radosevich finished 1-for-3 with the homer and two runs driven in. Lions' reliever Michael Walsh (2-2) took the loss after allowing a go-ahead run over 2.1 innings of relief.
UP NEXT
The Salukis are set to travel to Murray State for a pivotal conference matchup with the Racers starting Friday.
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Tim Simay was nearly unstoppable at the plate, finishing 3-for-4 with three doubles, two RBIs, and two runs scored. Matthew Simay complemented his brother's effort, going a perfect 4-for-4 at the dish, knocking in one run, and scoring twice to ignite the Salukis' offense.
Southern Illinois (31-13) overcame an early deficit by scoring two runs in the bottom of the second inning on a bases-loaded walk by Matt Schark and an RBI single by Jaxon Holder. Holder had a productive day, contributing three hits, including a double, and driving in a run.
SIU steadily built on its advantage throughout the game, plating runs in five consecutive innings from the fourth through the eighth. Michael Mylott delivered a key blow in the eighth inning with a two-run home run - his seventh of the season - while finishing with two hits and two RBIs.
Matthew Simay and Tim Simay were instrumental in nearly every scoring rally for the Salukis. Tim's RBI double in the fourth inning broke a 2-2 tie, and his next double in the sixth inning brought home Mason Schwalbach to extend the lead. Matthew's RBI double in the eighth capped off the scoring for Southern Illinois.
On the mound, SIU used a bullpen-heavy approach to subdue Lindenwood (22-23). Blaine Harpenau (2-0) picked up the win with 1.2 scoreless innings in relief, allowing just one hit and striking out one. Starter Gavan Wernsing provided three solid innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out four batters. Cole Koonce, Matt Irvine and Dylan Petrey each tossed scoreless innings for the Dawgs.
Lindenwood briefly held early leads thanks to an RBI double by Tyler Ellis in the second inning and a solo home run by Jake Radosevich in the fourth. Radosevich finished 1-for-3 with the homer and two runs driven in. Lions' reliever Michael Walsh (2-2) took the loss after allowing a go-ahead run over 2.1 innings of relief.
UP NEXT
The Salukis are set to travel to Murray State for a pivotal conference matchup with the Racers starting Friday.
FOLLOW THE SALUKIS
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Salukis by following the team on X at @SIU_Baseball, on Facebook at Facebook.com/SalukiBaseball, and on Instagram at @SIU_Baseball. Fans can also download the "Salukis" Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Harpenau, Blaine (2-0)
L: WALSH, M. (2-2)
Batting:
2B: ELLIS, T. 1
HR: RADOSEVICH, 1
RBI: RADOSEVICH, 1 ; ELLIS, T. 1 ; MEYER, J. 1
Base Running:
RUNS: RADOSEVICH, 1 ; ARNETTE, B. 2
SB: ISOM-MCCALL, 1 ; CUMMINS, M. 1
Batting:
2B: Simay, Tim 3 ; Lofton, Cecil 1 ; Simay, Matthew 1 ; Holder, Jaxon 1
HR: Mylott, Michael 1
RBI: Schark, Matt 1 ; Simay, Tim 2 ; Mylott, Michael 2 ; Simay, Matthew 1 ; Holder, Jaxon 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Lewis, Tate 1 ; Schwalbach, Mason 1 ; Simay, Tim 2 ; Mylott, Michael 1 ; Lofton, Cecil 2 ; Simay, Matthew 2 ; Holder, Jaxon 1
SB: Holder, Jaxon 1
CS: Simay, Matthew 1
HBP: Schark, Matt 1 ; Lemm, John 1 ; Lofton, Cecil 1
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