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Three Eastern Illinois University baseball players have been recognized as All-Stars in their summer leagues, highlighting impressive offensive and pitching performances that bode well for the upcoming season.
Eastern Illinois University’s baseball team secured a 3-2 victory over Southeast Missouri State, moving one step closer to the OVC championship.
The Eastern Illinois University baseball team enters the 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament as the second seed, boasting a 31‑19 record and a rich tournament pedigree.
A ninth‑inning rally led by Mike O'Conor's walk‑off homer and Ethan Rossi's decisive run capped a 9‑8 win for Eastern Illinois, while the Redhawks surged to a 12‑10 victory over Little Rock. The Panthers now sit at 30‑19 and have reached the 30‑win mark in four of the past five seasons.
The Panthers opened with a four-run burst, but Illinois State answered with a six-run seventh to secure a 15-4 victory.
The Panthers conclude their schedule with trips to Illinois State and Western Illinois after a 0‑3 stretch against SIUE, highlighted by Tyler Conklin’s pitching, Ethan Rossi’s .600 average and Chris Worcester’s 200th hit.