Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
North Dakota State
Breds Welcome North Dakota State to Reagan Field
2/28/2014 8:22:00 AM | Baseball
GAMES 8-11
MURRAY STATE vs. NORTH DAKOTA STATE
Feb. 28-March 2, 2014 • Murray, Ky.
First Pitch
Friday: 2 p.m.; Saturday: 11:30 a.m.; Sunday: 12 p.m.
Series History:Â Â MSU leads 6-1
Last Meeting:Â MSU 2, NDSU 1 (3/6/11)
Stadium:Â Reagan Field(Capacity: 550)
Dimensions:Â 330 (LF), 400 (CF), 330 (RF)
Live Stats:Â www.GoRacers.com
Live Video:Â www.OVCDigitalNetwor.com
MURRAY STATE THOROUGHBREDS
Overall Record:Â 4-3-0
Conference Record:Â 0-0-0
Last 5/Last 10:Â 3-2/4-3
Streak:Â Loss 1
Website:Â www.GoRacers.com
Head Coach:Â Rob McDonald
   Career Record: 228-321-2 (11th year)
   Record at MSU: 228-321-2 (11th year)
NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON
Overall Record:Â 0-3-0
Conference Record:Â 0-0-0
Last 5/Last 10:Â 0-3/0-3
Streak:Â Loss 3
Website:Â www.gobison.com
Head Coach:Â Tod Brown
   Career Record: 141-170-0 (7th year)
   Record at NDSU: 141-170-0 (7th year)
The Breds continue their homestand as they welcome North Dakota State to Reagan Field for a four-game series on Feb. 28-March 2. The series is set to get underway at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon, and continue with an 11:30 a.m. Saturday doubleheader and a 12 p.m. start Sunday.
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Breds and Bison have met seven times prior on the diamond with MSU holding a 6-1 advantage in the all-time series. The two teams last met in 2011 with the Breds sweeping a three-game series. MSU went 3-1 against NDSU in their first series in 2009.
Probable Pitching Matchups
FRIDAY, FEB. 28
Pitcher   W-L   ERA   K/BB
Sheldon Baxter (L)Â Â Â 0-0Â Â Â 1.04Â Â Â 4/1Â
David Ernst (R)Â Â Â 0-0Â Â Â 0.00Â Â Â 2/3
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
Pitcher   W-L   ERA   K/BB
Cameron Finch (R)Â Â Â 0-0Â Â Â 3.48Â Â Â 5/0 Â
Trent Keefer (L)Â Â Â 0-1Â Â Â 12.00Â Â Â 2/1
Brock Downey (L)Â Â Â 1-0Â Â Â 3.65Â Â Â 7/2
Parker Trewin ((L)Â Â Â 0-0Â Â Â 0.00Â Â Â 3/1
SUNDAY, MARCH 2
Pitcher   W-L   ERA   K/BB
TBA
TBA
Weekend Baseball
The Breds welcome North Dakota State to Reagan Field for a four-game series. The series will get underway Friday at 2 p.m., and continue with a 11:30 a.m. doubleheader on Saturday and a 12 pm. matinee on Sunday.
Weekend Weather
The forecast for Friday and Saturday is looking good as temperatures are expected to be in the upper 40s on Friday and mid-50s on Saturday. Sunday could be a different story with a 70% chance of showers in the area.
vs. North Dakota State
The Bison are making their third trip to Murray in the last six years. The Breds are 6-1 in the series, including sweeping a three-game series in the last meeting in 2011.
Stetson's Streak
Senior Tyler Stetson has reached safely in all seven games this season, and 35-straight dating back to 2013. Even more impressive, Stetson reached safely in 51 of the 53 games he played last season.
Stetson Approaches 200 Hits
Senior Ty Stetson is closing in on the 200-hit club. He enters the weekend only needing four hits.
HITS
   Name (Year)   Hits
 1.   Wes Cunningham (2007-10)   237
 2.   Tyler Pittman (2004-07)   228
 3.   Seth Hudson (2004-07)   219
 4.   Craig Delk (1995-98)   218
 5.   Garner Byars (2000-03)   212
 6.   Zach Noonan (2008-11)   209
   Brett McCutchan (2000-03)   209
 8.   Brandon Elliott (2010-13)   206
   Elliot Frey (2008-11)   206
10.   Tyler Owen (2006-09)   204
--Â Â Â Ty Stetson (2011-14)Â Â Â 196
Series Win
The Breds captured their first series win of the season as they took the final two games against Bowling Green. MSU has now won five of the last six games against the Falcons the past two seasons.
Lawrence's Big Day
Freshman Tyler Lawrence had the biggest day of his young career he delivered the game-winning three-run double on his way to a four RBI game.
On Deck
The Breds hit the road for their first true road games of the season as they travel to face Saint Louis on March 4-5. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. both days.
