Eastern Illinois baseball team secured a crucial road victory by defeating Little Rock 9-4 in the series opener, with strong pitching from Casey Perrenoud and Jonathon Hanscom complementing their early offensive push.

By the Numbers
  • Lucas Loos made his conference-leading 16th double of the season.
  • Starting pitcher Casey Perrenoud (2-2) gave up no earned runs in the next five innings after conceding a two-run homer in the first, recording three strikeouts.
Yes, But

The Trojans responded quickly with a two-run homer after Eastern's early lead, showcasing their offensive capabilities.

State of Play
  • Game two is scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m., followed by the series finale on Sunday at 1 p.m.
  • Eastern Illinois improves to 13-21 overall and 7-6 in the OVC, while Little Rock falls to 20-17 overall and 8-5 in the OVC.
What's Next

The upcoming games will test both teams' consistency and determination as they aim to secure the series victory.

Bottom Line

Eastern Illinois' blend of timely hitting, solid pitching, and defensive prowess paved the way for a convincing series opener win, setting a positive tone for the remainder of the series.