Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
UT Martin
Baseball Opens OVC Home Schedule Against UT Martin
3/15/2013 8:34:00 AM | Baseball
GAMES 18-20
MURRAY STATE vs. UT MARTIN
March 15-17, 2013 • Murray, Ky.
First Pitch
Friday: 3 p.m.; Saturday: 2 p.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m.
Series History: MUR leads 60-28-0
Last Meeting: MUR 7, UTM 0 (4/7/12)
Stadium: ReaganField (Capacity: 800)
Dimensions: 330 (LF), 400 (CF), 330 (RF)
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MURRAY STATE THOROUGHBREDS
Overall Record: 7-10-0
Conference Record: 1-2-0
Last 5/Last 10: 2-3/3-7
Streak: Loss 1
Website: www.GoRacers.com
Head Coach: Rob McDonald
Career Record: 210-295-2 (10th year)
Record at MSU: 210-295-2 (10th year)
UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS
Overall Record: 7-9-0
Conference Record: 1-2-0
Last 5/Last 10: 2-3/6-4
Streak: Win 1
Website: www.utmsports.com
Head Coach: Bubba Cates
Career Record: 489-686-1 (24th year)
Record at MOR: 233-528-1 (15th year)
The Breds close out a five-game homestand as they welcome UT Martin to Reagan Field for a three-game Ohio Valley Conference series March 15-17. The series gets underway Friday at 3 p.m., and continues with a 2 p.m. first pitch on Saturday and a 1 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Breds hold a 60-28 advantage in the all-time series that dates back to 1981. MSU is 34-14 in games played in Murray, including winning eight-straight series. The Breds also won eight of the last nine games played at Reagan Field, including a 7-0 shutout in the finale in 2012.
Probable Pitching Matchups
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Cameron Finch (R) 2-1 4.95 12/4
Dan Tobik (R) 1-1 3.86 18/8
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Andrew Bramley (R) 0-0 0.53 8/6
Taylor Cox (L) 0-1 3.44 19/4
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Cashtyn Deleeuw (R) 0-0 7.20 7/5
Dalton Potts (L) 2-1 4.20 15/5
Weekend Baseball
The Breds play their first OVC home series as they welcome UT Martin to Reagan Field on March 15-17. The series gets underway at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon.
Weekend Weather
The weather will be great for Friday with temperatures near 70 degrees. A threat of rain enters the forecast for Saturday and Sunday with temps dropping into the low 60s on Saturday and upper 40s on Sunday.
vs. UT Martin
The Breds hold a 60-28 advantage in the all-time series. MSU is 34-14 in games played at Reagan Field, including winning eight of the last nine meetings.
Brotherly Love
The pitching coaches of both teams are very familiar with each other. MSU pitching coach Chris Cole is the older brother of UTM pitching coach Zac Cole.
Wallace Nearly Perfect
Cameron Wallace was nearly perfect as he had his most effective outing as a Bred. Wallace allowed just one base runner (throwing error) over his four innings of work. He fanned three and needed only 49 pitches in his longest career outing.
Maerz Fans 7
Cody Maerz was dominant against Northern Illinois. The freshman struck out seven and allowed only one hit in five innings of work. He ended his outing by striking out the side.
Paradossi Goes Oppo
Nick Paradossi hit his first career home run when he went opposite field against Northern Illinois.
Bramley Deals in 1st Start
Freshman Andrew Bramley allowed just one run on four hits and four strikeouts over seven innings in his first career start. He game up all four hits (2 infield singles) and the run in the first inning. He only allowed three base runners over the final six innings in the no decision.
On Deck
The Breds hit the road for a midweek game at Evansville on March 19. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.
