MACOMB, IL – The Western Illinois baseball team fell on Tuesday afternoon 16-1 to the visiting Braves of Bradley at Alfred D. Boyer Stadium. Western Illinois moves to 10-30 on the season.

Tuesday afternoon started brightly for the Leathernecks as they sat the Braves down to start the first inning. Bradley's offense woke up in the second as they plated six runs, taking an early 6-0 lead. The Braves tacked on three runs in the third and three runs in the fourth inning, climbing to a 12-0 advantage. 

WIU got on the scoreboard with a run in the fifth inning. Jackson Horn started the half-inning with a line drive to center field. Grant Palmer grounded into a fielder's choice as WIU found themselves with a runner on first with one out. Trevor Leon advanced Palmer with a flare single over the first basemen's head. Both runners advanced 90 feet as Max Slavens worked a walk. With the bases loaded, Justin Jang ground out, scoring Palmer as WIU cut the deficit down to 12-1.

Bradley would score a pair of runs in the sixth and seventh as they took Tuesday's matchup 16-1 in seven innings.

Four Leathernecks found their way on base via a hit. Cesar Franco had the lone extra-base hit with his double in the second inning. J.R. Heavilin, Jackson Horn, and Trevor Leon also had base hits. 

Western Illinois continues its busy week tomorrow at Illinois State before welcoming Little Rock for Alumni Weekend this weekend.