SEMO vs. SIU baseball

Southeast Missouri State starter Ashton Holyfield pitches to a Southern Illinois batter during the first inning Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Capaha Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State center fielder Peyton Faulkner, left, and shortstop Connor Basler run after a Southern Illinois hit during the first inning Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Capaha Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State first baseman Tristen Gagan takes the throw as Southern Illinois baserunner reaches the base safely during the second inning Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Capaha Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State pitcher Ashton Holyfield covers the plate as Southern Illinois baserunner Nikola Vasic scores on a wild pitch during the second inning Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Capaha Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State pitcher Aaron Stretch talks with catcher Cole Bornhop after taking the mound against Southern Illinois during the second inning Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Capaha Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State reliever Aaron Stretch pitches to a Southern Illinois batter during the second inning Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Capaha Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State players keep warm with a jog back from the outfield fence between the fourth and fifth innings against Southern Illinois Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Capaha Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State reliever Adam Pennington pitches to a Southern Illinois batter during the eighth inning Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Capaha Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State shortstop Connor Basler looks to the umpire as Southern Illinois baserunner Connor Kopach was called out trying to steal second base during the ninth inning Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Capaha Field. (Fred Lynch)

Fans watch the Southeast Missouri State-Southern Illinois baseball game Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Capaha Field.