Arkansas State freshman first baseman/pitcher Tony Ortiz dives to catch the ball Tuesday during the Salukis' 7-1 loss to Arkansas State at Itchy Jones Stadium. Ortiz had one hit during the game. — April 19, 2016, Carbondale, Ill.
The Salukis had four hits all game and couldn't solve the Redwolves pitching.
"We didn't come out with a lot energy today and didn't battle," coach Ken Henderson said. "We were lethargic and slow and couldn't get it done."
ASU freshman pitcher Peyton Culbertson (2-0, 4.64 ERA) earned the win, holding SIU to one run in six innings.