East Michigan News

Eastern Michigan University's baseball team is set to face the University of Michigan in a non-conference game on Tuesday, March 25 at Ray Fisher Stadium in Ann Arbor. The Eagles currently share third place in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) with a 6-3 record, while Michigan holds a similar position in the Big Ten with a 5-4 record.

Fans can follow the game through live stats and watch links available on EMU's website. Additionally, updates will be shared on EMU Baseball's social media accounts.

The upcoming match marks the 191st meeting between Eastern and Michigan. Historically, Eastern has a 65-123-2 record against Michigan and an 8-23 record when playing in Ann Arbor. In recent years, Michigan has dominated the series, winning nine of the last ten encounters.

Last season, Eastern split its series with Michigan, achieving a notable 14-4 victory but later falling to a 16-8 defeat. The victory was significant as it marked Eastern's largest win over a "Power Five" team since defeating Purdue in 2013.

Under Head Coach Robbie Britt, Eastern is aiming for its second "Power Five" win after their previous home victory against Michigan. Their last road win against such opponents was against Notre Dame in 2019.

In MAC play this season, Eastern has started strong with a 6-3 record. The team's offense ranks highly nationally and within the MAC for batting average and runs per game. Senior outfielder Logan Hugo is having an outstanding season, ranking high in various categories both nationally and within the conference.

Eastern recently played Miami in their first home games of the season, winning one out of three matches. Notably, they achieved a season-high offensive performance during their final game against Miami.

Looking ahead, Eastern will continue its MAC campaign with games against Ohio Bobcats from March 28 to March 30. All matches will be available for streaming on ESPN+.