Andy Sneddon, CMUChippewas.com
YPSILANTI, Mich. – Opportunities. Eastern Michigan capitalized; Central Michigan did not.
The Chippewas collected nine hits but stranded 11 base runners Friday in falling to the Eagles, 6-1, in a Mid-American Conference game at the Eastern’s Oestrike Stadium.
CMU slipped to 11-31, 5-8 MAC. Eastern is 16-25, 7-6. The teams meet in game two of the series Saturday at 3 p.m. and play the series finale Sunday at 1 p.m.
The Eagles touched CMU starter Sean Renzi for two home runs, the first two the senior right-hander has surrendered in his collegiate career.