College Baseball EMU Wins 14-6

On Tuesday night, the Eastern Michigan University baseball team defeated Hillsdale College 14-6

     The Hillsdale College Chargers visited Oestrike Stadium on Tuesday night for baseball under the lights against Eastern Michigan University.  The weather was cold, and windy in the city of Ypsilanti, and the temperature began at 51 degrees, but dropped all the way down to 35 degrees.  The Eagles struck early scoring 4 runs in the bottom of the 1st inning.  Hillsdale College got on the board in the top of the 4th inning cutting the deficit to 4-2, but Eastern Michigan answered with 3 more runs in the bottom half of the 4th, and lead 7-2.  The Eagles scored 5 insurance runs in the bottom of the 7th, and Eastern Michigan held on for the 14-6 victory over the Hillsdale Chargers.
     Tuesday night's victory over Hillsdale marked the Eagles 499th all time win at Oestrike Stadium.  The Eagles currently have an overall record of 499-344-2 at Oestrike Stadium since the gates first opened back in 1971.  The Eagles will be looking for win number 500 (at Oestrike Stadium) this Tuesday when they host Madonna University at 6:00 p.m.
     The Eastern Michigan University baseball team currently has an overall record of 14-24, and the Eagles are 2-13 in the MAC (Mid-American Conference).  The Eagles opened up the 2014 campaign with a 6-5 win over Nationally ranked #20 Clemson University, and the Eagles also picked up a 4-3 road win on April 16th at University of Michigan.  Eastern Michigan University will be on the road this weekend for a three game series against the Ohio University Bobcats.  Click on the links below for more information about Eastern Michigan University athletics or the MAC.  Be sure to check out exclusive photos from Tuesday night's college baseball showdown.
     The Hillsdale College baseball team currently has an overall record of 14-28, and the Chargers are 12-14 in the GLIAC (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference).  Hillsdale competes in Division II of the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), but the Chargers are not afraid to schedule tough opponents. Hillsdale College has a 9-49-1 all time record against Eastern Michigan University.  Click on the links below for more information about the Hillsdale Chargers, or the GLIAC.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  

A 5 run 7th inning gave the Eagles some insurance on Tuesday night.  EMU defeated Hillsdale 14-6. 

On Tuesday, the Eastern Michigan University baseball team picked up their 499th all time win at Oestrike Stadium!

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For more information about Eastern Michigan University athletics click on  http://www.emueagles.com



For more information about Hillsdale College athleics click on  http://www.hillsdalechargers.com



For Mid-American Conference stats, and standings click on  http://www.mac-sports.com



For Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference stats click on  http://www.gliac.org



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