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Four-Run Eighth Lifts Broncos Past Rockets in MAC Opener

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan baseball team tallied four runs with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to grab a 7-5 come-from-behind victory over Toledo in what was both WMU's home and Mid-American Conference opener on Friday.

FINAL SCORE: Western Michigan 7, Toledo 5
LOCATION: Robert J. Bobb Stadium at Hyames Field (Kalamazoo, Mich.)
RECORDS: Western Michigan (8-8, 1-0 MAC) | Toledo (7-11, 3-1)
W: (2-1) | L: Kyle Pijaszek (1-1)

Trailing 5-3 entering the bottom of the eighth inning, Western Michigan put the tying runs on base with a pair of walks.