Deonte Mack Director of Sports Performance | Eastern Michigan Athletics Website
Deonte Mack Director of Sports Performance | Eastern Michigan Athletics Website
Junior Lucas Johnson delivered a notable performance with four RBIs, yet Eastern Michigan University's baseball team fell short against Bowling Green State University, concluding the game at 8-6. The match took place on Sunday, May 12, at Oestrike Stadium during the Eagles' Senior Day.
Johnson, from Hamilton, Ontario, went 3-for-5 with a double and a home run. His four RBIs matched his career-high. Aidan Arbogast also made significant contributions with a double and two RBIs. Glenn Miller added three hits in four plate appearances and secured a walk.
The game saw Eastern Michigan initially trailing by one run in the first inning before scoring five runs. This included Johnson's three-run home run and Arbogast's two-run double. Bowling Green managed to tie the game but Eastern reclaimed their lead in the fourth inning through Johnson's RBI double.
However, Bowling Green scored three more times over the next five innings to secure an 8-6 victory.
Key highlights include Johnson's fourth home run of the season and his second performance with four RBIs this year. Arbogast achieved his eighth extra-base hit of the season while Miller recorded his ninth multi-hit game. Logan Hugo contributed three hits and stole his 18th base of the season.
Sunday's contest marked the 190th meeting between these teams, with Eastern holding a historical advantage of 112 wins to BGSU's 79 losses.
Eastern Michigan is set to face Michigan State University on Tuesday, May 14 in East Lansing.
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