Life in the Valley

Two Valley Series Scheduled to Start Tonight

At times while putting together the Valley leaders this morning, the offensive categories were starting to look like the Murray State invitational. With a .304 team batting average (2nd in the conference) and 42 homers, there are gaudy numbers up and down the lineup.

Not to be outdone, however, is the SIU batting order. That lineup features a parade of hitters with on-base percentages over .400, even though none appear in this week’s top 5 because it took .522 to crack the list. Still, looking at the Salukis’ ability to get on base this season is impressive.

Indiana State leads the way in the conference with a 4.23 team ERA, with Murray State second at 4.44. The Sycamores and Racers appear to be eyeing the top of the class this season, but SIU, UIC, and perhaps others will have something to say about that.

Here are this week’s stat leaders!