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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.

Eagles baseball season cancelled after 14 games

By Charles Post · Friday, March 20, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-13) men’s baseball team had their season come to an end due to the coronavirus outbreak. The NCAA has cancelled the remainder of winter and spring sports but they announced that all seniors competing in spring sports will have the option to return next season for another year of eligibility.

Eagles fall to Bearcats 8-1

By Chase Campbell · Saturday, March 14, 2020

Eastern Michigan kicked off the first of their doubleheader battle Saturday afternoon against the Cincinnati Bearcats, after being postponed from Friday due to brewing storms in the area. The Cats were roaring and scoring in this barn burner, resulting in an 8-1 loss for the guys in green.

EMU loses 13-6 against Cincinnati

By Luke Gremban · Sunday, March 8, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-12) baseball team fell in the second game in their double header against the University of Cincinnati on March 7. The Eagles came into today with a 1-10, while the Bearcats came into this game 5-7, winning five of their past six games.

Gora and Jones combine for four hits in 12-7 loss

By Charles Post · Sunday, March 1, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-7) baseball team lost their seventh straight game, 12-7, versus North Dakota State on Friday, Feb. 28 at North Charlotte Park in Port Charlotte, Fla. Eastern Michigan’s seven runs is the second most they’ve scored in a game this year but it wasn’t enough to take down the Bison. Nate Jones led the Eagles with two runs batted in.

Timko picks up three hits in loss to Pittsburgh

By Charles Post · Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-4) men’s baseball team lost their fourth consecutive game, 10-4 versus the Pittsburgh Panthers (5-1) on Saturday, Feb. 22 in Sanford, Fla. The Eagles trailed 3-2 in the middle of the sixth inning but the Panthers scored seven runs in the bottom of the sixth to pull away. Justin Meis (0-1) took the loss for EMU.

The Eagles can't complete comeback in 3-2 loss versus Pittsburgh

By Zach Sturgill · Monday, Feb. 24, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-3) baseball team lost 3-2 against Pittsburgh in the first of a three-game series in Sanford, Fla. The Eagles were down three runs until the sixth inning where they scored two runs. With the loss, the Eagles are now just 1-3 on the season after losing a three-game series versus Austin Peay last weekend.

Eagles men's baseball wins season opener versus Austin Peay

By Charles Post · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020

The Eastern Michigan men’s baseball team began their season with a victory over Austin Peay on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Raymond C. Hand Park in Clarksville, Tenn. The Eagles were led by Taylor Hopkins, who totaled three hits and four runs in five plate appearances, and Luke McGuire, who earned the win after pitching six innings.

EMU club baseball team hosts Autism Acceptance Game

By Charles Post and Isabella Wykowski · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

Eastern Michigan's club baseball team played more than just a game on Tuesday, Sept. 24 as they were playing an Autism Acceptance Game against the University of Michigan. During the game, they sold Autism Awareness ribbons and were able to raise over $500 to donate to the Autism Alliance of Michigan. It was a very close game until Michigan scored twice in the sixth inning, putting them up 4-0 as they won behind a no-hitter from Raj Sharma.

Former EMU head coach Ron Oestrike inducted into hall of fame

By Tiauna Allen · Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019

Ron Oestrike, who was once a longtime head coach for Eastern Michigan University’s baseball program, will be inducted into the Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame this Saturday. The ceremony will take place Aug. 17 during the Lansing Lugnuts v. Dayton Dragons game at Cooley Law Stadium in Lansing.

Justin Meis' freshman season in review

By Zach Sturgill · Monday, June 24, 2019

Eastern Michigan baseball is one month removed from the last time they played, finishing out the 2019 season against Kent State. The Eagles had a 6-21 conference record in a season that featured the young talent that this Eagles team had on the field. Here is a look at the freshman season of Eastern Michigan pitcher Justin Meis.

Eagles 2019 baseball season in review

By Charles Post and Zach Sturgill · Saturday, May 25, 2019

The 55-game schedule wrapped up for Eagles' baseball last week when they were swept by Kent State at home. EMU finished with a record of 11-43-1 and 6-21 in conference, which put them at ninth place out of 10 teams in the MAC. There were some young and bright spots on the roster, though, who were producing more and more as the season went on.

EMU baseball falls to Kent State on Senior Day

By Charles Post · Thursday, May 23, 2019

The Eastern Michigan baseball team was swept by Kent State in the final series of its season. The Eagles finished with a 6-21 record in the MAC and a 7-12 record on their home field. Eastern Michigan celebrated Senior Day on Saturday, May 18 at Oestrike Stadium in Ypsilanti.

2019 MLB recap so far

By Zach Sturgill · Friday, May 17, 2019

For the first six weeks of the 2019 MLB season, some things have gone unexpected. Other players and teams around the league are living up to the hype which was surrounding them in the early months of preseason. Here is a recap of what has happened in the MLB so far this year.

EMU baseball team swept by Central Michigan at home

By Charles Post · Friday, May 17, 2019

The Eastern Michigan baseball team was swept in a three-game series by rival Central Michigan at Oestrike Stadium over the weekend. The Eagles have now lost eight straight games and are 7-9 at home on the year. In the three games, the Chippewas outscored EMU 22-9 including an 11-1 victory in the series opener.

Eastern Michigan Swept by Ohio in Easter Weekend Series

By Zach Sturgill · Monday, April 22, 2019

The Eastern Michigan baseball team lost both doubleheader games to Ohio on Sunday, April 21 at Oestrike Stadium, by score of 8-2 in the first game and 6-3 in the second game. Saturday’s game was rained out and pushed to the following day on Easter to finish the series between the MAC opponents. Ohio won Friday’s game 6-1 over Eastern.

Spring Sports Recap

By Tiauna Allen , Hayden Vassar and Zach Sturgill · Monday, April 22, 2019

The Eastern Michigan women’s golf team tied Ball State for fourth place in the MAC Championships this weekend at Purgatory Golf Club in Noblesville, Ind. The men’s team finished in a tie with Nebraska for 10th place out of 13 teams in the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City. The women’s track team competed in the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, Calif. from April 18-19.

EMU Baseball Loses Late To Dayton

By Charles Post · Monday, April 22, 2019

The Eastern Michigan baseball team lost to Dayton, 4-1 on Tuesday, April 16 at Oestrike Stadium in Ypsilanti. The Eagles have lost four of their last five games and are just 3-7 in their last 10 outings. Tyler Henry took the win for Dayton as he gave up no runs in four innings pitched.