Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
Mid-Continent
Opening Day at Reagan Field
2/19/2014 9:26:00 AM | Baseball
GAME 3
MURRAY STATE vs. MID-CONTINENT
Feb. 19, 2014 • Reagan Field
First Pitch
Wednesday: 2 p.m.
Series History:Â Â MSU leads 9-1
Last Meeting:Â MSU 7, MCU 0 (4/17/13)
Stadium:Â Reagan Field(Capacity: 550)
Dimensions:Â 330 (LF), 400 (CF), 330 (RF)
Live Stats:Â www.GoRacers.com
Live Video:Â None
MURRAY STATE THOROUGHBREDS
Overall Record:Â 1-1-0
Conference Record:Â 0-0-0
Last 5/Last 10:Â 1-1/1-1
Streak:Â Win 1
Website:Â www.GoRacers.com
Head Coach:Â Rob McDonald
   Career Record: 225-319-2 (11th year)
   Record at MSU: 225-319-2 (11th year)
MID-CONTINENT COUGARS
Overall Record:Â 3-2-0
Conference Record:Â 0-0-0
Last 5/Last 10:Â 3-2/3-2
Streak:Â Loss 2
Website:Â www.midcontinentcougars.com
Head Coach:Â Tyler Owen
   Career Record: 3-2-0 (1st year)
   Record at MCU: 3-2-0 (1st year)
The Breds open the 2014 home season as they welcome Mid-Continent to Reagan Field on Feb. 19. First pitch is set for 2 p.m. This is the first of two meetings between the two schools this season. They will meet again at Reagan Field on Feb. 26.
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Breds and Cougars have met 10 times prior on the diamond with MSU holding a 9-1 advantage in the series. The Breds won both games last season, winning 19-2 on Feb. 19 and 7-0 on April 17. MSU has outscored MCU 47-9 the last two seasons.
Probable Pitching Matchups
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Pitcher   W-L   ERA   K/BB
Kyle Cornett (L)Â Â Â 0-0Â Â Â 0.00Â Â Â 0/0Â
Tyler Krough (R)Â Â Â 0-0Â Â Â 0.00Â Â Â 1/3
Midweek Baseball
The Breds open their 2014 home schedule as they welcome Mid-Continent for a midweek game. First pitch is set for 2 p.m. at Reagan Field.
Midweek Weather
The forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with temperatures approaching 60 degrees. Only a slight breeze is expected.
vs. Mid-Continent
The Breds and Cougars are meeting for the 11th time on the diamond. MSU holds a9-1 advantage in the all-time series. The Breds outscored MCU 26-2 in two games last season. The teams will meet again on Feb. 26
Home Opener
The Breds are opening their 26th season at the current Reagan Field. MSU is 11-14 in their previous 25 home openers. The Breds are 5-5 under Rob McDonald in home openers.
Familiar Faces in Other Dugout
The third base dugout will have a couple familiar faces as head coach Tyler Owen and assistant coach Daniel Calhoun return to where they played their collegiate baseball. Owen (2006-09) ranks ninth on the all-time hit list, while Calhoun (2006-09) was the school's first All-American in 2009.
Pick 4
As in four pickoffs for right hander Cameron Finch against Ohio. Finch picked off three runners at first and one at second in the first four innings.
Lawrence Delivers Game Winner
Freshman Tyler Lawrence made the most of his first collegiate weekend as he delivered the game-winning RBI single against Ohio. With the score tied the sixth, Lawrence hit the first pitch he saw to center field for the two-out game winner, scoring Kollin Dowdy from second.
Hargrove Goes Deep
Michael Hargrove made the most of his first hit as a Bred as he delivered a three-run home run to right field. He finished the game with four RBIs.
Top of Order Produces
The top three hitters in the Breds order produced heavily during the opening weekend. Ty Stetson, Matt McGowan and Anthony Bayus combined to go 8-for-20 with three RBIs and nine runs scored.
On Deck
The Breds continue their homestand as they welcome Bowling Green to Reagan Field for a three-game series on Feb. 21-23. The series is set for a 2 p.m. first pitch on Friday and Saturday, and a 1 p.m. start on Sunday.
