Western Illinois Baseball Loses a Heartbreaker in 12-Inning Battle Against Southern Illinois
Western Illinois baseball team fell to Southern Illinois 12-11 in a 12-inning game, despite an impressive eight-run first inning that gave them an early lead.
By the Numbers- WIU falls to 7-25 overall on the season.
- Liam Bushey went 5-7 with two home runs, a double, and a pair of singles, accumulating five RBIs.
- Western Illinois had a total of 18 hits and five walks during the game.
- Western Illinois showcased a strong performance in the first inning with eight runs, but Southern Illinois fought back to tie the game by the 8th inning.
- Liam Bushey's exceptional performance was a highlight, with five RBIs, two home runs, and a near-cycle night.
- WIU's pitching staff held off Southern Illinois from the 8th to the 11th innings, but SIU secured the win in the 12th inning.
Western Illinois is set to play a three-game series against SIUE at Alfred D. Boyer Stadium starting on Friday.
Bottom LineDespite a strong start, Western Illinois succumbed to Southern Illinois in a 12-inning battle, highlighting the importance of maintaining momentum throughout a game.
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