Murray State University Athletics
Friday, April 6
Murray, Ky.
11 a.m.
Murray State
vs
UT Martin
Photo by: Samantha Mohr
Breds Open OVC Against UT Martin Thursday at Reagan Field
4/4/2012 2:20:00 PM | Baseball
GAME NOTES
GAMES 31-33
The Breds return to Ohio Valley Conference action as they play host to UT Martin in a three-game series. The series is set to get underway at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon, and continue with a 2p.m. first pitch Friday and a 1 p.m. start on Saturday.
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Breds own a commanding 58-27-0 advantage in the all-time series. MSU has been even more dominant since 200 as the Breds are 27-8 over that span. MSU is 32-13 in games played at Reagan Field, and have won six straight and 11 of the last 12 played at home.
Probable Pitching Matchups
THURSDAY, APRIL 5
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Alex Gordon(R) 1-2 2.70 6/8
Alec Mills (R) 2-3 4.43 34/16
FRIDAY, MARCH 23
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Tyler Beers (R) 3-2 5.54 40/16
Wilie Frederick (R) 1-4 4.59 23/11
SUNDAY, MARCH 25
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Bryan Babin (L) 2-2 4.91 23/14
Carter Smith (L) 3-0 5.40 15/13
Weekend Baseball
The Breds step back into OVC action for a key series against UT Martin. The series gets underway Thursday at 2 p.m., and continues Friday at 2 p.m. at Saturday at 1 p.m.
Weekend Weather
There is a chance of showers for the game on Thursday, but after that the skies should clear and sunny skies for the final two days. Temperatures should be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
vs. UT Martin
The Breds own a 58-27 advantage in the all-time series and have had the upper hand in games played at Reagan Field as of late. The Breds have swept three of the last four series and are 11-1 over that span.
Brotherly Love
The two pitching coaches in this series will be very familiar with each other. MSU pitching coach Chris Cole is the older brother of UTM pitching coach Zac Cole. Chris was also the pitching coach at Tennessee Tech when Zac pitched for the Golden Eagles.
Isaak's Versatility
Travis Isaak has shown his versatility this season as the senior has started at least one game at all four infield positions. Isaak has made 13 starts at third base, 12 starts at shortstop, four starts at second base and one start at first base.
Isaak Approaches Doubles Record
Senior third baseman Travis Isaak is well on his way to setting a new school record for doubles. Just passed the halfway point of the season, Isaak has an NCAA-best 17 doubles and needs only four more to reach the record of 21 set by Tyler Pittman (2006) and Brett McCutchan (2003). Isaak finished last season with 18 doubles.
Rhodes Swinging a Hot Bat
Jacob Rhodes is in the midst of his longest hitting streak of his career. Over the past 10 games, Rhodes is hitting .487, with four doubles, a triple, two home runs,19 RBIs and 13 runs scored. He has collected seven multi-hit games and driven in at least one run in eight games.
Eggo Goes Deep
Brandon Eggenschwiler hit his first career home run in the series finale at Tennessee Tech. Eggo turned on an inside fastball and hit a two-run shot to right field.
Isaak Rips 3 Doubles
Senior Travis Isaak collected a career-best three doubles in the middle game against Tennessee Tech. In his final three at-bats on the game, Isaak doubled to right center, doubled off the right-field fence and doubled off the fence in left center.
On Deck
The Breds remain at home as they play host Evansville in a non-conference game on April 11. First pitch is set for 3 p.m.
GAMES 31-33
MURRAY STATE vs. UT MARTIN
April 5-7, 2012 • Murray, Ky.
First Pitch
Thursday: 2 p.m.; Friday: 2 p.m.; Saturday: 1 p.m.
Series History: MUR leads 58-27-0
Last Meeting: UTM 14, MUR 13 (4/3/11)
Stadium: Reagan Field (Capacity: 800)
Dimensions: 330 (LF), 400 (CF), 330 (RF)
Live Stats: www.GoRacers.com
MURRAY STATE THOROUGHBREDS
Overall Record: 14-16-0
Conference Record: 1-5-0
Last 5/Last 10: 1-4/4-6
Streak: Loss 4
Website: www.GoRacers.com
Head Coach: Rob McDonald
Career Record: 194-268-2 (9th year)
Record at MSU: 194-268-2 (9th year)
UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS
Overall Record: 8-20-0
Conference Record: 2-4-0
Last 5/Last 10: 1-4/4-6
Streak: Loss 4
Website: www.utmsports.com
Head Coach: Bubba Cates
Career Record: 477-656-1 (23rd year)
Record at UTM: 221-498-1 (14th year)
The Breds return to Ohio Valley Conference action as they play host to UT Martin in a three-game series. The series is set to get underway at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon, and continue with a 2p.m. first pitch Friday and a 1 p.m. start on Saturday.
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Breds own a commanding 58-27-0 advantage in the all-time series. MSU has been even more dominant since 200 as the Breds are 27-8 over that span. MSU is 32-13 in games played at Reagan Field, and have won six straight and 11 of the last 12 played at home.
Probable Pitching Matchups
THURSDAY, APRIL 5
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Alex Gordon(R) 1-2 2.70 6/8
Alec Mills (R) 2-3 4.43 34/16
FRIDAY, MARCH 23
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Tyler Beers (R) 3-2 5.54 40/16
Wilie Frederick (R) 1-4 4.59 23/11
SUNDAY, MARCH 25
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Bryan Babin (L) 2-2 4.91 23/14
Carter Smith (L) 3-0 5.40 15/13
Weekend Baseball
The Breds step back into OVC action for a key series against UT Martin. The series gets underway Thursday at 2 p.m., and continues Friday at 2 p.m. at Saturday at 1 p.m.
Weekend Weather
There is a chance of showers for the game on Thursday, but after that the skies should clear and sunny skies for the final two days. Temperatures should be in the upper 60s to low 70s.
vs. UT Martin
The Breds own a 58-27 advantage in the all-time series and have had the upper hand in games played at Reagan Field as of late. The Breds have swept three of the last four series and are 11-1 over that span.
Brotherly Love
The two pitching coaches in this series will be very familiar with each other. MSU pitching coach Chris Cole is the older brother of UTM pitching coach Zac Cole. Chris was also the pitching coach at Tennessee Tech when Zac pitched for the Golden Eagles.
Isaak's Versatility
Travis Isaak has shown his versatility this season as the senior has started at least one game at all four infield positions. Isaak has made 13 starts at third base, 12 starts at shortstop, four starts at second base and one start at first base.
Isaak Approaches Doubles Record
Senior third baseman Travis Isaak is well on his way to setting a new school record for doubles. Just passed the halfway point of the season, Isaak has an NCAA-best 17 doubles and needs only four more to reach the record of 21 set by Tyler Pittman (2006) and Brett McCutchan (2003). Isaak finished last season with 18 doubles.
Rhodes Swinging a Hot Bat
Jacob Rhodes is in the midst of his longest hitting streak of his career. Over the past 10 games, Rhodes is hitting .487, with four doubles, a triple, two home runs,19 RBIs and 13 runs scored. He has collected seven multi-hit games and driven in at least one run in eight games.
Eggo Goes Deep
Brandon Eggenschwiler hit his first career home run in the series finale at Tennessee Tech. Eggo turned on an inside fastball and hit a two-run shot to right field.
Isaak Rips 3 Doubles
Senior Travis Isaak collected a career-best three doubles in the middle game against Tennessee Tech. In his final three at-bats on the game, Isaak doubled to right center, doubled off the right-field fence and doubled off the fence in left center.
On Deck
The Breds remain at home as they play host Evansville in a non-conference game on April 11. First pitch is set for 3 p.m.
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