Box Score
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University allowed eight runs in the third inning, fueling Oakland University's 19-5 victory in the series finale on Sunday at Earle Combs Stadium.
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The Golden Grizzlies (3-3) led 4-2 entering the third. Oakland banged out seven hits in the frame. Sam Griffith had a 2-run single. John Lauinger capped it with a run scoring single to right center.
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After Brandon Heidal hit a grand slam in the first inning for Oakland, the Colonels (1-6) cut the deficit in half in the bottom of the second. Freshman
Mauri Bejarano launched a 2-run home run over the wall in right center for his first collegiate dinger.
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Five runs for the Golden Grizzlies in the sixth to put the run rule in effect.
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Bejarano finished 1-for-1 with two walks, two runs and two RBIs. Heidal had a 2-for-3 day with two runs and five driven in for Oakland.
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EKU will play at Louisville on Tuesday. The game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET.
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