YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michighan University baseball team couldn't break through in a 2-1 defeat to Northern Illinois University, Saturday, May 14 at Oestrike Stadium. The Eagles (19-30, 9-11 MAC) had many opportunities throughout the contest, but couldn't find the clutch play.
As evidenced by the fact that EMU almost broke through the entire game, they had one more hit than NIU (21-28, 14-9 MAC), finishing with nine. This marked the fifth defeat this season in which EMU has outhit their opponent.
Two pitchers combined to go the distance for Eastern in the game.