MACON, Ga. (EMUEagles.com) – Strong pitching paired with a balanced day at the plate led the Eastern Michigan University softball team to a sweep on its final day of action at the Mercer Bear Classic, Sunday, March 19. The Eagles (11-11) run-ruled Savannah State University, 10-1, behind four home runs, before avenging a previous loss to Belmont University, 4-3. With the sweep, the Green and White moved to 11-11 on the season, its best start since 2011.
Game #1: Eastern Michigan 10, Savannah State 1 (5 inn.)
As a team, the Green and White broke out the bats for a season-high 13 hits.