The Eastern Illinois baseball team is well rested and ready to play some ball thanks to several rainouts!
They get home field advantage this weekend for the first time all season.
EIU plays conference opponent Murray State Saturday at coaches stadium.
For the winless Panthers, playing at home could be just what they need to relax and get their first W.
Eastern Head Coach Jim Schmitz says his team is focused and ready to finally get a win.
Schmitz says the Panthers will be bunting and playing conservatively to manufacture more runs.
EIU wraps up the weekend with a double header Sunday against the Racers to make up for Friday's cancellation.
First pitch in that game is noon.