Former Caldwell County and Hoptown Hoppers pitcher Shane Burns went seven strong innings in Murray State’s 5-3 win over UT Martin Thursday. The teams meet again this afternoon at 5 at Johnny Reagan Field.
Elsewhere in the OVC: Eastern Illinois downed Austin Peay 9-7. The teams play game two of their series at 6 this evening in Clarksville.
Western Kentucky lost 5-3 at Florida Atlantic in Conference USA action with game two this evening in Boca Raton.