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Slow Start Prevents Sweep as EIU Wins Finale, 9-5
Cullowhee, N.C. – Hayden Friese belted a seventh-inning grand slam home run as part of driving in all five of Western Carolina’s runs on Saturday afternoon, but it was not enough as Eastern Illinois rode a strong start to claim the nonconference series finale 9-5 at Childress Field / Hennon Stadium.