MACOMB, Ill --Senior Greg Sanders collected five hits, but the Lindenwood baseball team (9-36) fell to the Western Illinois Leathernecks (6-32) 17-10 on Tuesday.

In addition to his five hits, Sanders had a double and two RBI to lead the Lions. Sophomore Dawson Hokuf put together a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and three RBI. Junior Bradley Chesterton also helped out for Lindenwood, putting together three hits in five trips to the plate while adding a double and two RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Lions lost despite scoring in six different innings in the ballgame, last holding the lead in the second inning at 5-4. Lindenwood's biggest output came in its four-run first inning.

GAME NOTES
» Sanders put together a five-hit day for the Lions.
» Every Lions starter reached base safely in the loss.
» Lindenwood's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed four runs across.
» Five Lindenwood hitters had multiple base knocks in the ballgame.
» Lindenwood batters had a total of 16 hits in the game.
» The Lions out-hit the Leathernecks at a 16-15 clip.
» Junior Tyson Ludwig stole two bases in Tuesday's game.
» Lindenwood went 5-for-14 (.357) with runners in scoring position.
» Lindenwood pitchers faced 50 Western Illinois hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and 12 fly balls while striking out five.
» The Lions drew six walks from Western Illinois pitching.
» Hokuf led the Lions at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.

UP NEXT
Lindenwood will return home to host UT Martin for a three-game series starting on Friday night at 6:00 p.m. at Lou Brock Sports Complex in St. Charles, Mo.