Eastern Illinois baseball team split a doubleheader against Southern Indiana, winning the first game 4-2 and losing the second game 8-1 at Coaches Stadium. The Panthers used strong pitching and three solo home runs to secure the victory in game one.

By the Numbers
  • Eastern Illinois record: 14-25, 8-9 OVC
  • Southern Indiana record: 18-25, 7-10 OVC
  • Lucas Loos extended his on-base streak to 33 games
  • Jonathon Hanscom's pitching performance: 4.0 innings, 0 runs, 2 hits, 1 strikeout
  • Casey Perrenoud's pitching stats: 5.0 innings, 1 earned run, 6 hits, 6 strikeouts
Yes, But

Despite a strong start with three solo homers in the first game, Eastern Illinois couldn't carry the momentum into the second game, losing 8-1.

State of Play
  • Eastern Illinois split the doubleheader with Southern Indiana
  • Game one featured solid pitching and timely hitting for the Panthers
  • In game two, Southern Indiana dominated early, securing an 8-1 victory
What's Next

Due to weather concerns, the series finale will now be hosted by Southern Indiana in Evansville on Saturday at 3 p.m.

Bottom Line

Eastern Illinois split the doubleheader, showcasing resilience in the first game but facing offensive struggles in the second, pointing towards the need for consistency in future games.