Box Score

RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University grabbed an early 1-0 lead and scored in each of the first five innings, but a 7-run second inning propelled Morehead State to a 14-7 win at Earle Combs Stadium on Tuesday.
 
Colby Ott scored on a sacrifice fly from Miguel Larreal in the bottom of the first inning.  The Eagles (12-9) got a 2-run home run from Isaias Guzman to fuel their big second inning.  Gabriel Sepulveda added a 2-run double.  A RBI double from Ryan Grabosch capped it and gave the visitors a 7-1 lead.
 
EKU (4-17) drew to within 7-4 on Ron Franklin Jr.'s RBI double down the left field line in the third inning.  The Colonels were down only four, 10-6, after Conner Davis brought home Ott with a single to center in the bottom of the fifth.
 
Morehead State put the game out of reach with Ryley Preece's 3-run home run in the top of the ninth inning.
 
Franklin was 2-for-5 with a run and an RBI.  Ott went 2-for-6 with two runs scored.  Christian Azcona also had two hits and two runs scored.
 
Preece had a 3-for-5 day with two runs and six RBIs for MSU.
 
EKU will host Dayton on Wednesday at 6 p.m.  Wednesday will be Hispanic Heritage Night at the game and $2 Day, with $2 beer, soda and hot dogs.