MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis pitchers Connor Alexander and Jonathan Bowlan were lights out for 13 innings and the Tigers edged out Southern Illinois 2-1 to take the three game series Sunday at FedExPark. The Tigers (9-6) have won three straight weekend series at FedExPark.
Jacob Elliott came to the plate with Alec Trela at second base and Colton Neel at third base with one out in the bottom of the 13th inning and came through. The junior infielder lined a hard-hit shot that the first baseman couldn't handle and Trela came home to end the game.