ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Illinois State fourth-year junior Derek Salatahas been named Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Monday, after throwing a no-hitter through six innings against 19th-ranked Purdue in the 'Birds' extra-inning win in their home opener on Thursday.
The Westchester, Ill. native required just 84 pitches to get through seven innings as he allowed just one hit, two walks, and an unearned run. Salata added five strikeouts.
The Redbirds have already surpassed their total MVC weekly awards received in 2021 as fifth-year juniors Jake McCaw and Jared Hart each received MVC weekly honors.