YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University baseball team finished its four-game weekend series on a high note, defeating Ohio University 3-1 on Easter Sunday, April 17, at Oestrike Stadium.
Junior Luke Russo (Howell, Mich.-Howell) (2-0) got the win for Eastern (14-19, 10-10 MAC). The right-hander went six innings, giving up one run on two hits, allowing four walks, and striking out five. Sophomore Nick Chittum (Grosse Ile, Mich.-Grosse Ile) also pitched well, going three shutout innings without allowing a hit, walking three, and striking out four.