Saluki doubleheader and MLB and NBA coaching shifts
The Lineup 3 reports SIU baseball and softball host Indiana State doubleheaders starting at noon with prep games in Chester and Trico. Saluki softball meets Indiana State at Charlotte West at noon while Cubs host Rockies at 1 20 and Cardinals face Expos at 1. Also notes Anna Jonesboro at Harrisburg, Tim Floyd fired by the New Orleans Hornets, and Eastern Conference coaches losing jobs with Rivers and O Brien replacements linked.
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Johnston City tops Harrisburg 1-0 in pitcher’s duel
Johnston City defeated Harrisburg 1-0 in a non conference softball clash as Candice Carter ripped three hits and Ashli Lappin allowed only two hits. Carter’s second inning double drove Erin Glasco home for the game’s lone run while Lappin held Harrisburg to two singles and retired the final 11 hitters.
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Special Delivery Joiner Steals Spotlight In Salukis Win
Scott Lambert chronicles Josh Joiner's seven strong innings after replacing ill starter Eric Haberer as Southern Illinois defeats Indiana State 5-2. Key hits and sound baserunning turn the tide in a four game series opener, with Joiner absorbing the win and SIU capitalizing on ISU miscues.
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Hill transfers to SIU to play football and basketball
Nick Hill announces he will return to Southern Illinois University to play football first and then basketball, ending a period of doubt after transferring rumors from Western Kentucky. The Du Quoin star cites a wish to be closer to family and to compete in both sports, acknowledging mixed feelings about leaving WKU but choosing to move home for SIU.
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Expos top Cardinals with early two-run homers
Montreal exps Brad Wilkerson and Terrmel Sledge hit two-run blasts in the first inning, backing Sun-woo Kim who allowed one run in six innings to beat St. Louis 4-2. Rocky Biddle closed, as Montreal won four of five to start the season, while Matt Morris struggled after the early deficit.
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