DH Ben Thoma, Columbia Illinois, went 4-5 with three doubles, three rbi's and scored twice. First baseman T.J. McManus, Parkland College, Glenview Illinois went 2-4 with a double, 2 rbi's and 3 runs scored.
Sophomore right handed pitcher Troy Barton, Libertyville Illinois, pitched 2 and 1/3rd innings of scoreless relief and got his third win of the season.
Illinois DH Josh Parr, Chillicothe Illinois, had two of the five hits for the Illini.
Eastern ups their record to 13-21 on the season as Illinois drops to 12-20.
