SANFORD, Fla. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University baseball team rallied, but fell just short of a comeback against the University of Pittsburgh, 3-2, in the series opener, Feb. 21 at Sanford Memorial Stadium.
Eastern (1-3) scored twice on three hits, but was unable to overcome the three-run lead Pitt (4-1) built in the first five innings.
Leading the way for the Eagles at the plate was sophomore Taylor Hopkins (Mason, Ohio-Archbishop Moeller), who recorded a hit and RBI while also scoring a run. Seniors Jeff Timko (Rochester Hills, Mich.