Eastern Illinois baseball team lost to Little Rock in a 14-inning series finale, falling short of a major victory with a 5-4 score at Gary Hogan Field.

By the Numbers
  • Eastern Illinois most innings played in a single game since 2012 (14 innings).
  • Colton Coca pitched 6.2 innings with 3 earned runs, 6 hits, and 4 strikeouts.
State of Play
  • Eastern Illinois' record stands at 13-23, 7-8 OVC.
  • Little Rock holds a record of 22-7, 10-5 OVC.
  • EIU's next games are against Butler and Illinois Wesleyan on Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by OVC action against Southern Indiana next weekend.
Bottom Line

The Eastern Illinois baseball team endured a grueling 14-inning contest, resulting in a tough loss to Little Rock, impacting their quest for a significant series win and highlighting the resilience of both teams in a marathon game.