Murray State University Athletics
Baseball Opens OVC Action Against Austin Peay
3/25/2011 2:51:49 PM | Baseball
MSU looks to end five-game losing streak
GAMES 21-23
MURRAY STATE vs. AUSTIN PEAY
March 26-27, 2011 • Murray, Ky.
First Pitch
Saturday: 1 p.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m.
Series History: MSU leads 100-84-1
Last Meeting: MSU 9, APSU 6 (3/28/10)
Stadium: Reagan Field (Capacity: 800)
Dimensions: 335 (LF), 400 (CF), 335 (RF)
Live Stats: www.GoRacers.com
MURRAY STATE THOROUGHBREDS
Overall Record: 8-12-0
Conference Record: 0-0-0
Last 5/Last 10: 0-5/4-6
Streak: Loss 5
Website: www.GoRacers.com
Head Coach: Rob McDonald
Career Record: 169-232-2 (8th year)
Record at MSU: 169-232-2 (8th year)
AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS
Overall Record: 9-10-0
Conference Record: 0-0-0
Last 5/Last 10: 1-4/3-7
Streak: Loss 2
Website: www.letsgopeay.com
Head Coach: Gary McClure
Career Record: 687-638-4 (28th year)
Record at APSU: 687-638-4 (28th year)
The Breds open the 2011 Ohio Valley Conference season as they welcome rival Austin Peay to Reagan Field for a three-game series on March 26-27. The series gets underway with a 1 p.m. doubleheader on Saturday, and closes out with a 1 p.m. first pitch on Sunday.
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Breds and Governors have met 185 times prior on the diamond with MSU holding a 100-84-1 advantage in the series. The Govs have had the advantage in recent years, as MSU has only won the series one time (2009) in the last seven seasons.
Probable Pitching Matchups
SATURDAY, MARCH 26
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Tyler Beers (R) 2-2 4.96 22/10
Jeremy Dobbs (L) 4-0 3.18 31/21
SATURDAY, MARCH 26
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Jake Donze (L) 2-1 3.29 21/9
Jack Snodgrass (L) 0-2 2.92 17/10
SUNDAY, MARCH 27
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Luke Shuemaker (L) 2-3 6.67 22/12
Zach Toney (L) 1-2 4.98 30/17
vs. Austin Peay
The Breds conference play against Austin Peay for the second-straight season. MSU holds a 100-84-1 advantage in the all-time series, and are 52-30 in games played in Murray. MSU won the series at Reagan Field in 2009.
Weekend Weather
The weather for the weekend could have an affect on the series as a 60% chance of showers are predicted for Saturday. On Sunday, the temperature should be in the low 50's with a 20% chance of rain.
OVC Openers
Murray State has not enjoyed success in OVC opening-weekend series as they have lost each of the last five, with their last victory coming over Southeast Missouri in 2005. Last season, MSU dropped two-of-three at Austin Peay in the opening-weekend series.
Making Sacrifices
The Breds have done a good job in advancing runners as they lead the OVC with 18 sacrifice bunts. Brandon Elliott leads the way with a conference-best five sac bunts. Elliot Frey is second in the league with four.
Putting the Ball in Play
Murray State has done a good job at putting the ball in play this season as the Breds have struck out an OVC-low 100 times through 20 games.
On Deck
The Breds step out of conference play as they welcome Southern Illinois to Reagan Field on March 29. First pitch is set for 3 p.m.
