Leathernecks Fall in Series Opener to Eastern Illinois

MACOMB, Ill.- Western Illinois dropped the series opener to rival Eastern Illinois Panthers on Thursday afternoon, falling 7-1 at Alfred D. Boyer Stadium. The Leathernecks struck first in the opening inning when Liam Bushey doubled to center before Wandel Campana brought him home with an RBI single to give WIU an early 1-0 lead. Eastern Illinois answered in the third inning on an RBI double from Quade Peters to even the score before taking control with a three-run fifth inning. Western Illinois finished with six hits on the afternoon. Bushey led the way with a double and a run scored,...