NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. (EMUEagles.com) - The Eastern Michigan University baseball team took a 4-0 lead in the second inning and never surrendered the advantage on the way to a 9-4, non-conference victory against the Niagara University Purple Eagles Friday, April 28.
Senior Thomas House (Ross, Ohio-Ross) (2-3) got the win for Eastern Michigan (19-21, 7-14 MAC). The right-hander went five innings, giving up three runs on six hits, while striking out six. Senior Zach Gillig (Valley Center, Kan.-Valley Center-Pratt C.C.) also pitched well, going two shutout innings while allowing one hit, walking two and striking out two.