YPSILANTI, Mich. (Interstat) — The Western Michigan Broncos erupted for 12 runs on 12 hits to defeat the Eastern Michigan Eagles 12-7 in a Mid-American Conference baseball game Saturday at Oestrike Stadium.

The Broncos, who lost a one-run game in the series opener Friday, built a commanding lead with a five-run third inning. Cooper Hums launched a two-run homer and Avery Thielman followed with a three-run shot. Tanner Mally added two doubles and three RBIs.

Eastern Michigan’s Devan Zirwas hit a two-run homer in the third, and the Eagles scored three times in the eighth but could not overcome the early deficit. Western Michigan improved to 18-15 overall, while Eastern Michigan fell to 11-25. The teams conclude the series Sunday.