PEORIA, Ill. (Interstat) — Liam Bushey hit a second-inning grand slam to ignite Western Illinois in a 10-4 victory over Bradley on Wednesday.

The Leathernecks’ right fielder drove in four runs as part of a 14-hit attack. Western Illinois pitchers Billy Humphrey and Karsten Stotlar combined for 7 1/3 hitless innings of relief. Isaiah Monge added four hits for the Leathernecks.

Bradley managed 11 hits but could not overcome the early deficit. Hayden Miller had an RBI double for the Braves.

Western Illinois improved to 8-24, while Bradley fell to 8-29.