Eastern Illinois baseball (21-17, 9-5 OVC) is set to face Southern Indiana (19-22, 8-7 OVC) in a three-game series starting Friday at 4 p.m. The Panthers aim to extend their current six-game win streak, bolstered by recent run-rule victories. Historically, EIU leads the series against USI with a 20-10 record, although USI has taken two of the last three matchups. The series is crucial as the Panthers strive to secure a top position in the OVC standings.

By the Numbers
  • EIU is batting .282 as a team with a .403 on-base percentage, leading the conference.
  • Eastern Illinois has scored 303 runs this season, the most in the OVC.
  • Brett Stanley leads the team in stolen bases with 19 on 21 attempts, ranking second in the OVC.
State of Play
  • Eastern Illinois currently sits in third place in the OVC, just behind SEMO and SIUE, both at 10-5.
  • Upcoming games include a home series against Little Rock, starting May 2nd.
What's Next

The Panthers will focus on maintaining momentum through their series against Southern Indiana, aiming to solidify their playoff position as the regular season approaches its end.

Bottom Line

For EIU, a strong performance against USI is essential not only to extend their win streak but also to enhance their standing as they head into the final stretch of the season.