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EMU baseball team continues hot streak; Eagles start MAC schedule with 2-1 series victory over Akron Zips

By Cody Almasy · Monday, March 13, 2023

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team improved to 8-5 over the weekend of March 10-12, after the Eagles won their fifth and sixth consecutive games before seeing that win streak snapped in extra innings in game three of a weekend series against the University of Akron inside Skeeles Field in Akron, Oh.

Eagles baseball goes 1-2 in weekend series with Evansville Aces

By Cody Almasy · Friday, March 3, 2023

The Eastern Michigan University baseball fell to 2-4 over the weekend of Feb. 24-26, after the Eagles won the first game and lost the second and third matchups against the University of Evansville inside Charles H. Braun Stadium in Evansville, Ind.

EMU baseball kicks off 2023 campaign with three-game series against Northern Kentucky

By Cody Almasy · Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

2022 MAC Player of the Year, Matt Kirk, hit .500 in the series, while Taylor Hopkins produced eight RBIs as the Eagles went 1-2 on the weekend against Northern Kentucky.

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosts annual Mental Health Awareness Week

By Mackenzie Thompson · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022

EMU SAAC hosted its annual Mental Health Awareness Week Oct.24-Oct. 28.

EMU baseball swept in Friday double header against Kent State

By Jessica Laroy · Wednesday, May 25, 2022

On May 20, the Eastern Michigan University baseball program lost both matches against Kent State. The scoring results were 5-0 and 4-3.

Eastern Michigan short stop Marquise Gill throws the ball during the Eagles' game against Kent State in Ypsilanti, 16 April.

EMU baseball falls short to Kent State in series opener, 6-5

By Blake McQueary · Tuesday, May 24, 2022

The Eastern Michigan University men’s baseball team took on Kent State University on Thursday, inside Schoonover Stadium in Kent, Ohio. It was the first game of a four-game weekend series that took place on May 19 and runs through May 22.

EMU club baseball team hosts Autism Acceptance Game

EMU baseball completes three-game series with 19-4 victory over Bowling Green

By Jessica Laroy · Wednesday, May 11, 2022

On May 1, the Eastern Michigan baseball squad dominated Bowling Green State University with a 19-4 victory. The Eagles earned several season bests, including eight home runs and 19 total runs.

Eastern Michigan baseball player Jackson Martin steps up to bat during the Eagles' game against Kent State in Ypsilanti, 16 April.

EMU baseball splits Saturday double-header with Bowling Green

By Darius Savage · Tuesday, May 10, 2022

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team hosted Bowling Green on Saturday, Apr. 30 for games two and three of a four-game series. Saturday's doubleheader marked the 60th matchup between the Eagles and Falcons since 1999.

EMU baseball defeats Alma 5-1 at Comerica Park

By Blake McQueary · Thursday, May 5, 2022

The Eastern Michigan University men's baseball team took on Alma College inside Comerica Park on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The Eagles came away with a 5-1 win over the Scots, as senior Taylor Hopkins hit two home runs to lead the Eagles.

EMU baseball dominates Siena Heights, 14-1, in offensive display by the Eagles

By Blake McQueary · Wednesday, April 27, 2022

The Eastern Michigan University mens’ baseball team (15-19, 10-10 MAC) hosted Siena Heights University at Oestrike Stadium on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. The matchup was a non-conference affair, where the Eagles soared to a 14-1 win over the Saints.

EMU baseball faces Miami Ohio University in 43rd game since 1999

By Darius Savage · Thursday, April 21, 2022

Saturday's matchup between the Eagles and RedHawks marked the 43rd meeting since 1999. In the first game of the series, the Eagles fell short against Miami Ohio resulting in a loss. The final score was 11-5 bringing the team’s win-loss record versus the RedHawks to (30-13).

EMU baseball has major comeback against Miami Redhawks

By Darius Savage · Wednesday, April 20, 2022

The Eastern Michigan University baseball program clashed with The University of Miami Ohio in Oxford, Ohio on Monday, Apr. 11 in the final game of a four-game series. Monday's matchup between the Eagles and RedHawks marked the 49th meeting since 1999. In the last game of the series, the Eagles soared higher than the RedHawks, claiming victory with a final score of 12-7. The Eagles’ victory improves the matchup win-loss record against the RedHawks to (16-33).

EMU baseball splits double-header with Western Michigan in Saturday's matchup

By Blake McQueary · Wednesday, April 6, 2022

The Eastern Michigan mens’ baseball team took on Western Michigan in a double-header on Saturday, where a split resulted in the two sets. Freshman Adam Falinski threw his second complete game on the season to earn EMU a win in game one.

EMU baseball claims victory over Akron with combined 28 runs in Friday double-header

By Jessica Laroy · Thursday, March 31, 2022

On Friday March 25, the Eastern Michigan University baseball team hosted the home-opening series against Akron at Oestrike Stadium in Ypsilanti, MI. Eastern Michigan University baseball gained a successful win over the University of Akron. Game one resulted in 10-9 Eagles, with game two scoring in at 18-6 EMU.

EMU Baseball welcomes Oakland University in home opener

By Mackenzie Thompson · Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Eastern Michigan’s baseball team faced Oakland University Tuesday resulting in a loss for the Eagles. The Eagles are now 5-12 for the season thus far.

EMU baseball dominates Butler, 15-4

By Darius Savage · Tuesday, March 29, 2022

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team (3-10, 1-3 Mid-American Conference) traveled to Bulldog Park in Indiana on Saturday, Mar. 15 to face off against Butler in the first game of a three-game series. A total of nine Eagle players tallied at least one hit in game one of the series versus Butler. Junior Gabe Denton lead the charge with a game-high of home runs with one as well as runs scored with four total.

Eastern Michigan University baseball starts Spring season

By Darius Savage · Tuesday, March 22, 2022

The Eastern Michigan University baseball program (2-8, 0-2 Mid-American Conference) kicked off the first game of a doubleheader Sunday, Mar.13 against the Ball State Cardinals. EMU’s only score of the game came from junior Gabe Denton. Denton smashed a solo home-run against Cardinal’s pitcher Tyler Schweitzer.

EMU baseball falls 11-9 in 2022 season opener against Winthrop University

By Jessica Laroy · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team fell short 11-9 against Winthrop University in 2022 season opener. Junior Matt Kirk led the offense for the Eagles, going 4-for-5 earning two doubles and an RBI. Senior Shane Easter contributed two RBIs and went 3-for-5. Zach Fruit completed three strikeouts for the Eagles.

Following a cancelled season due to COVID-19, EMU Baseball plays all 51 scheduled games this year

By Muktar Ahmed · Sunday, June 13, 2021

Nearly 15 months after their previous season was cut short due the pandemic, the EMU baseball team ended their first season back with the most games won in three years.

Opinion: The Tigers are Detroit’s main hope of sports relevancy

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, Aug. 10, 2020

With the Pistons and Lions struggling to succeed, the Tigers are showing how to transition back into playoff contention.