COOKEVILLE, Tenn. --Sophomore Preston Salazar was dealing on Thursday, throwing a five-hit shutout to lead the Lindenwood baseball squad (6-24, 3-4 OVC) to a victory over Tennessee Tech (9-19, 1-3 OVC) by a final of 6-0.

Salazar (1-6) went the distance for Lindenwood, giving up five hits, walking three and striking out five.

Junior Logan Stevens led the way offensively for the Lions, going 1-for-4 in the ballgame with a home run, a walk and two RBI. Senior Joe Copeland put together a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 1-for-4 with a home run, a walk and an RBI. Sophomore Dawson Hokuf also chipped in, going 1-for-3 for Lindenwood with a double, two walks and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Lions took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time in the inning. Lindenwood put up a three spot, the big hit coming by way of a run-scoring double off the bat of Hokuf.  The Lions also added runs in the third and fourth innings on the way to the 6-0 victory.

GAME NOTES
» Salazar tossed a five-hit shutout for the Lions.
» Salazar struck out five Golden Eagles hitters.
» Every Lindenwood starter reached base safely in the win.
» Lindenwood's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed three runs across.
» Lindenwood grabbed a 3-0 lead in the top half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» Salazar put together nine innings of scoreless ball for the Lions.
» The Lions out-hit the Golden Eagles at a 7-5 clip.
» Lindenwood pitchers limited Tennessee Tech to just 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.
» Lindenwood pitchers faced 34 Tennessee Tech hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and 13 fly balls while striking out five.
» The Lions drew nine walks from Tennessee Tech pitching.
» Stevens led the Lions at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.

UP NEXT
Lindenwood will continue the league series with Tennessee Tech on Friday for a 6:00 p.m. first pitch in Cookeville, Tenn.