Murray State University Athletics
Breds Open Ohio Valley Home Slate Against UT Martin
4/1/2010 9:22:00 PM | Baseball
GAMES 25-27
MURRAY STATE vs. UT MARTIN
April 2-3, 2010 • Murray, Ky.
First Pitch
Friday: 1 p.m.; Saturday: 1 p.m.
Series History: MSU leads 52-26
Last Meeting: MSU 13, UTM 4 (2009)
Stadium: Reagan Field(Capacity: 800)
Dimensions: 330 (LF), 400 (CF), 330 (RF)
Live Stats: www.goracers.com
MURRAY STATE THOROUGHBREDS
Overall Record: 13-11
Conference Record: 1-2
Last 5/Last 10: 2-3/7-3
Streak: Win 2
Website: www.GoRacers.com
Head Coach: Rob McDonald
Career Record: 146-203-1 (7th year)
Record at MSU: 146-203-1 (7th year)
UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS
Overall Record: 12-12
Conference Record: 1-2
Last 5/Last 10: 1-4/4-6
Streak: Lost 3
Website: www.utmsports.com
Head Coach: Bubba Cates
Career Record: 436-585-1 (28th year)
Record at UTM: 180-424-1 (12th year)
FIRST PITCH
The Murray State baseball team opens its 2010 Ohio Valley Conference home schedule as they play host to UT Martin on April 2-3. The series will get underway with a doubleheader at 1 p.m. on Friday, and conclude with a 1 p.m. first pitch on Saturday.
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Breds and Skyhawks have met 78 times prior on the diamond. Murray State holds a 52-26 advantage in the all-time series, and are 13-4 in games played at Reagan Field. The Breds have won five of the last six meetings, including sweeping the series at MSU in 2008.
vs. UT Martin
Right hander Chris Craycraft is 2-0 in two previous starts against the Skyhawks. Last season, Craycraft tossed a complete-game five-hit shutout. He struck out nine and did not walk a batter.
Wes Cunningham is 9-for-20 with a double, home run and six RBIs in 6 games against UTM.
Kyle Tiernan has driven in eight runs in seven career games against the Skyhawks.
That's Intentional
First baseman Wes Cunningham has seen his fare share of intentional walks over the past few games. He was intentionally walked twice in the game against Belmont, and once in the series finale against Austin Peay. In the last three games, Cunningham has also drawn two unintentional, intentional walks.
On the season, Cunningham has been intentionally walked four times. Dating back to the 1999 season, only Brett McCutchan (5 in 2001 and 2002) andTodd Fox (8 in 1999) have drawn more intentional walks in a season.
Love Shuts Down Belmont
Senior Alex Love shut down the Belmont offense over four innings as he only surrendered three hits and allowed two baserunners to reach second base. He also added four strikeouts. He improved his record to 3-0 as the Breds rallied with four runs in the sixth inning to erase a two-run deficit.
Cunningham Nears Triples Mark
Senior Wes Cunningham has his eyes set on yet another school record as he registered his 11th career triple in the victory over Belmont. Cunningham now stands in a tie for second place on the all-time list with Seth Hudson (2004-07) and RickWeisman (1971-74). Jack Perconte (1973-76) holds the record with 12 triples in a career.
On Deck
The Breds take to the road for a game at #18 Western Kentucky on April 6. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.
