MACOMB, Ill. (Interstat) — Liam Bushey’s eighth-inning grand slam capped a decisive rally as Western Illinois outslugged Bradley 12-7 on Tuesday night. The Leathernecks erased a four-run deficit with an eight-run outburst over the seventh and eighth innings.

Bushey, who finished with five RBIs, delivered the key blow with his four-run homer. Cordell Coburn added five RBIs on two doubles for Western Illinois (5-17), which tallied 14 hits. Joe Connolly went 4 for 5 with a two-run homer.

Bradley (5-19) built an early lead behind an Anthony Martinez solo homer and a two-run double from Landon Lowe. Michael Quick had two hits and an RBI for the Braves, who finished with seven hits. Five Western Illinois relievers combined for 5 2/3 scoreless innings after starter Eli Lehrman allowed four earned runs over 4 2/3 frames.