Hoosiers winners of six straight to face Xavier

The Hoosiers will take their six-game winning streak to Cincinnati Tuesday to face the Xavier Musketeers. \nIU is coming off a three-game home sweep against Cleveland State. The offense for the Hoosiers got rolling as the team combined for 41 runs in the three games. Seniors Kevin Mahar and Seth Bynum, along with junior Corby Heckman led the way for IU, each knocking in three runs. \n"We are starting to swing the bats," IU coach Bob Morgan said. "Corby (Heckman), Seth (Bynum), and Kevin (Mahar), have all been hot for us at the plate. They are getting key hits, and that's what we need from the middle of our line up."\nJust as important to the offensive production is the leadoff position. Sophomore center fielder and leadoff man Reggie Watson is also starting to get the wheels of the offense in motion. \nIn Sunday's series finale, Watson had two hits, scored twice and also drove in a pair of runs. \n"This past weekend, we all came together and started hitting the ball really well, and we ended up getting the wins," Watson said. "Tomorrow we just need to keep the offense rolling, combine it with some good pitching and we should keep our streak going."\nThe Hoosiers gave up only 12 runs, while outscoring their opponent by 29 in the weekend series. \nOn the mound Tuesday for the Hoosiers, will be senior pitcher Adam Pegg. Pegg has mainly been a reliever for most of his career, but made his first start Wednesday against Butler University. The Yorktown, Ind., native went seven strong innings, giving up zero runs and six hits while picking up the win in the Hoosiers' 4-0 victory. \n"For me, pitching is pitching," Pegg said. "Sometimes I like the pressure more of being in relief, but I just have to throw strikes, and not try to do too much -- just let them put the ball in play and let the defense do its job."\nAs far as Xavier goes, Pegg is not too worried about a specific team this early in the season. \n"I have not checked the scouting report on this team or anything, so I don't know much about them," Pegg said. "This early in the season, we just need to get out there and play and get ready for the Big Ten season."\nThe Musketeers are 3-9 so far this season. The first pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Hayden Field. \n-- Contact staff writer Alex Witteveld at pawittev@indiana.edu.