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Mens Baseball 3/25/23

Notre Dame overpowers Eastern Michigan in 11-1 midweek victory

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, March 3, 2026

On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Eastern Michigan University baseball team traveled to South Bend, Indiana, for a non-conference matchup against the University of Notre Dame. Although the Eagles managed to secure an early 1-0 lead in the third inning, they were unable to withstand a dominant offensive surge from the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame responded with seven runs in the bottom of the third and continued to add insurance runs throughout the game, resulting in an 11-1 victory for the home team in eight innings. Despite the loss, several Eastern Michigan players reached significant personal milestones and extended impressive hitting streaks.

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Eagles split four-game set with SIUE behind power surge and strong pitching

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team earned a 2-2 series split against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars at Simmons Baseball Complex, showcasing explosive offense and improved pitching throughout the weekend. Behind multiple home runs, dominant starting performances, and key bullpen efforts, the Eagles moved to 4-8 on the season and gained momentum heading into their matchup with University of Notre Dame.

Mens Baseball 3/25/23

Eagles battle through rollercoaster series in Clarksville

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team battled through a dramatic three-game road series against Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, highlighted by Ty Stecko’s multi-homer performance in a thrilling 7-6 comeback win Feb. 20, 2026, and an 11-inning heartbreaker the next day. Despite dropping the series 1-2, the Eagles showed resilience, bullpen growth, and emerging offensive firepower that signals strong potential for the 2026 squad.

Mens Baseball 2/25/23

Milestones amid the challenge: Eagles tested by Vanderbilt in Nashville

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team endured a challenging two-game road sweep against Vanderbilt University at Hawkins Field, falling 13-2 and 16-2 against the nationally regarded Southeastern Conference program. Despite the losses, several Eagles recorded their first collegiate hits and RBIs, while Carter White delivered a record-setting relief performance that highlighted individual growth amid tough competition.

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Eastern Michigan baseball opens 2026 season with 6-1 loss at Little Rock

By Ruby Brannon · Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team opened the 2026 season with a 6-1 road loss to the Little Rock Trojans at Gary Hogan Field, despite taking an early 1-0 lead in the first inning. Little Rock responded with four runs in the bottom half and never relinquished control, spoiling the head coaching debut of interim head coach Trevor Beerman as Eastern Michigan fell to 0-1 on the year.

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Eagles fall short in offensive battle against Bowling Green

By Ruby Brannon · Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026

Eastern Michigan men’s basketball showed offensive efficiency and resilience but fell 85–79 on the road to Bowling Green, despite two 22-point performances and a strong second-half push. The Falcons’ blistering three-point shooting, particularly in the first half, proved decisive as the loss dropped the Eagles to 9–10 overall and 3–4 in MAC play.

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Eastern Michigan baseball sees MAC Tournament hopes dashed with loss to Ball State, 6-5

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, May 21, 2025

With a loss to Ball State University, Eastern Michigan University's hopes of playing in the second round of the Mid-American Conference tournament have been dashed. A three hour and 17 minute weather delay zapped away any momentum that Eastern Michigan had built up, and Ball State pounced on the opportunity, scoring three unanswered runs of their own over the next three innings to hold on and knock off the Eagles 6-5. 

3/25/23 Mens baseball

Eastern Michigan baseball drops pivotal road series to Central Michigan

By Caleb Henderson · Monday, May 12, 2025

With the final bid in the season-ending Mid-American Conference tournament hanging in the balance, Eastern Michigan’s baseball team made a pivotal road trip to Mount Pleasant to face off against Central Michigan University, one of their direct competitors for the final spot.Although they entered the weekend holding the edge over the Chippewas in the standings, the Eagles proceeded to lose two of three games to their fellow in-state foe by a combined three runs and slip into a three-way tie for the final spot in the bracket. 

Mens Baseball 3/25/23

EMU baseball splits Saturday doubleheader, loses series to Northern Illinois

By Caleb Henderson · Sunday, May 4, 2025

It was a tale of two games on Saturday for the Eastern Michigan baseball team. Fresh off a loss in the opening game of the series against Northern Illinois on Friday, the Eagles bounced back in a big way in the first game of the day with a 13-3 victory, ending the game in the eighth inning thanks to college baseball’s 10 run rule. However, the nightcap was all Northern Illinois. The Huskies destroyed the home team with a 17-1 win and left Oestrike Stadium with a series victory to boot. 

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