ST. LOUIS – Senior pitcher Kyle Lloyd was named the Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week following his outings against Milwaukee and Kennesaw State last week in an announcement made by the league office Monday afternoon.
 
Lloyd was masterful on the mound in both starts that he made for Evansville, notching victories in both and allowing just two earned runs, while striking out 16 in 14.0 innings of work.  The senior righty opened the week by earning the win in the Purple Aces’ 7-3 triumph over Milwaukee, allowing three runs, two earned, on eight hits in 6.0 innings.  Lloyd struck out seven Panthers, while walking just two. 
 
The Carmel, Ind., native closed the week by spinning a gem in UE’s win at Kennesaw State, tossing 8.0 scoreless innings and tallying nine strikeouts without issuing a free pass.  Lloyd scattered five hits, all singles, in the victory and allowed just one runner to advance beyond second base.
 
Evansville will open a six-game homestand tomorrow at 5 p.m. against Eastern Illinois.