The Western Michigan baseball team's series opener against rival Central Michigan was suspended due to lightning after the score was tied at 7-7 in the top of the eighth inning. The game will resume on Friday at 11 am. The Broncos rallied in the eighth, tied the game thanks to a two-out single by Nolan Zajac, but poor weather forced the umpires to halt play. The contest had already faced an hour delay due to weather prior to starting. The two teams will continue their series with a doubleheader following the resumption of the suspended game.

By the Numbers
  • Game was tied at 7-7 with two outs in the eighth inning when it was suspended.
  • Western Michigan scored three runs in the fifth to narrow the gap from 7-3 to 7-6.
State of Play
  • The series opener experienced a delay of over an hour due to weather before being suspended.
  • The two teams will look to complete the three-game series with a doubleheader after resuming the suspended game.
What's Next

The suspended game will resume at 11 am on Friday, followed by a doubleheader to complete the series between WMU and CMU. Both teams are performing under pressure, trying to secure a win to gain momentum in the three-game series.

Bottom Line

The lightning-induced suspension adds tension to an already competitive matchup, with both teams eager to push for victory in the resumption and doubleheader. Fans can expect an exciting continuation of this rivalry.