Western Illinois Sweeps Saturday Doubleheader

MACOMB, IL – The Western Illinois baseball team swept Saturday's doubleheader against the Lindenwood Lions 7-1 and 2-0. WIU earns win number nine and ten overall and improves to 6-11 in Ohio Valley play. GAME 1 After rain pushed back the opening game of the three-game set against Lindenwood to Saturday, Western Illinois bats came prepared. After two scoreless innings, Western Illinois got on the scoreboard thanks to Cesar Franco. Chris Hege started the inning with a leadoff single to center field. He advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Brock Lummus. Max Slavens drew a one-out walk, giving...