After hitting a total of two homeruns in the first 117 games of his career at EMU, Kyle Mathews (Chesapeake, Va./Great Bridge) erupted last week and cleared the fence five ... read more about Royals Athlete of the Week: Kyle Mathews
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Mathews’ two homeruns help EMU seniors win final home game
Playing in their final home game, EMU's senior class was determined to go out with a win. The seniors either scored or drove in each of the Royals' runs in a 9-5 win over Southern Virginia Monday in Harrisonburg. Eastern Mennonite won four of the five games in their final homestand of 2017. At 17-16 (4-10 ODAC), the Royals end the year with six straight road games, including Wednesday at No. 1 Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va. ... read more about Mathews’ two homeruns help EMU seniors win final home game from EMUroyals.com
Baseball swats ranked Randolph-Macon in ODAC split
EMU’s baseball men nearly earned a sweep of nationally ranked Randolph-Macon on Saturday, instead settling for a split on Senior Recognition Day. The Royals won the opener in walk-off fashion ... read more about Baseball swats ranked Randolph-Macon in ODAC split
Royals score first and power past Hood, 14-6
A third straight offensive outburst powered EMU's baseball men to a 14-6 win over Hood College Wednesday afternoon in Harrisonburg. Eastern Mennonite (15-15) tied their season high with 21 hits, including seven doubles. Since breaking an eight-game skid with a 10-5 win over Bridgewater last Wednesday, the Royals have won five of six games, scoring nine or more runs in each win. ... read more about Royals score first and power past Hood, 14-6 from EMUroyals.com
Royals score four runs in 10th for 12-8 win at Ferrum
In a wild game, EMU's baseball team plated four runs in the 10th inning to grab a 12-8 win at USA South power Ferrum College. The Royals needed a run in the ninth to force an extra frame, where they grabbed the momentum to improve to 13-15 on the year. ... read more about Royals score four runs in 10th for 12-8 win at Ferrum from EMUroyals.com
EMU baseball takes down Bridgewater 10-5
Once they got things clicking, EMU's baseball men were in control in Wednesday's big 10-5 win over Bridgewater College. The Royals scored 10 of the final 11 runs in the game, picking up an impressive victory over their rivals while also snapping an eight-game losing streak. ... read more about EMU baseball takes down Bridgewater 10-5 from EMUroyals.com
Royals down VWC 5-3 for conference split
A well-played second game, complete with a two-run ninth inning, gave EMU a split in their ODAC baseball opener at Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday. The Royals move to 10-6 on the season, including 1-1 in the conference. ... read more about Royals down VWC 5-3 for conference split from EMUroyals.com
EMU takes four-game winning streak back from Florida
The Eastern Mennonite baseball men had a successful Spring Break trip, winning four of their six games at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational. Now 9-5 on the season, the Royals are riding a four-game winning streak into their ODAC opener at Virginia Wesleyan. ... read more about EMU takes four-game winning streak back from Florida from EMUroyals.com
Walk-off win pushes high-scoring EMU baseball men to 5-2
While it may not have been as fulfilling as a walk-off hit, the Royals won a wild 16-15 game Saturday afternoon on a walk-off walk. Eastern Mennonite earned a two-day sweep of visiting Penn State-Harrisburg with the decision and stand at 5-2 after the completion of their season-opening homestand. ... read more about Walk-off win pushes high-scoring EMU baseball men to 5-2 from EMUroyals.com
Royals miss clutch hits in close loss to Messiah
EMU's baseball men had their opportunities against a talented Messiah College team, but they couldn't cash in, dropping a 4-3 decision at home. The men slip to 3-2 with the loss. ... read more about Royals miss clutch hits in close loss to Messiah from EMUroyals.com