The Eastern Illinois baseball team lost 13-6 to Southern Indiana in the opening game of their series. EIU initially led, scoring three runs early, but couldn't sustain their advantage as USI's offense surged. Brett Stanley stood out for EIU with four hits, including a home run and two RBIs. Despite a late rally from the Panthers, USI expanded their lead in the eighth inning, ultimately ending EIU's six-game winning streak.

By the Numbers
  • Brett Stanley: 4 hits (1 home run, 1 double), 2 RBIs
  • Final score: EIU 6, USI 13
State of Play
  • EIU falls to 21-18 overall and 9-6 in the OVC.
  • USI improves to 20-22 with a 9-7 OVC record.
What's Next

Game two of the series is scheduled for Saturday at 3 p.m., providing EIU an opportunity to recover from this loss.

Bottom Line

EIU must regroup quickly to avoid a series loss after halting their momentum from a recent winning streak. Strong offensive performance will be essential in the upcoming games to turn the tide.