Murray State University Athletics
Friday, March 14
Martin, Tenn.
6 p.m.
Murray State
at
UT Martin
Photo by: Samantha Mohr
Breds to Play First Road Games at UT Martin
3/13/2014 3:31:00 PM | Baseball
GAME NOTES | LIVE STATS | LIVE VIDEO (Friday only)
GAMES 15-17
The Breds hit the road for the first time this season as they travel to UT Martin for a three-game Ohio Valley Conference series on March 14-16. The series is set to get underway at 6 p.m. Friday, and continue with a 4 p.m. first pitch Saturday and a 1 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Breds and Skyhawks have met 91 times prior with MSU holding a 63-28 advantage in the all-time series. The Breds have won five of the last six meetings overall, and four of the last six games played at Martin. Five of the last nine games have been decided by three runs or less.
Probable Pitching Matchups
FRIDAY, MARCH 14
Pitcher   W-L   ERA   K/BB
Cameron Finch (R)Â Â Â 1-1Â Â Â 3.57Â Â Â 8/3
Dalton Potts (L)Â Â Â 0-2Â Â Â 8.55Â Â Â 18/13
SATURDAY, MARCH 15
Pitcher   W-L   ERA   K/BB
Brock Downey (L)Â Â Â 3-0Â Â Â 1.78Â Â Â 18/5
Taylor Cox (L)Â Â Â 0-3Â Â Â 4.84Â Â Â 15/8
SUNDAY, MARCH 16
Pitcher   W-L   ERA   K/BB
Sheldon Baxter (L)Â Â Â 0-1Â Â Â 4.15Â Â Â 8/4Â
Alex Martin (R)Â Â Â 0-3Â Â Â 3.86Â Â Â 10/14
Weekend Baseball
The Breds hit the road for the first time as they travel for a three-game series at UT Martin on March 14-16.
Weekend Weather
Friday will have temperatures in the 60s, but very windy. A chance of rain enters the forecast for Saturday and Sunday, with temps in the low 60s Saturday and low 50s Sunday.
vs. UT Martin
The two teams are no strangers. The have met 91 times prior with the Breds holding a 63-28 advantage in the series. MSU has won 26 of the 40 matchups played at Skyhawk Field.
Under the Lights
Friday's game marks the firt time this season the Breds will play under the lights. MSU is scheduled to play nine night games this season.
First Road Games
The Breds will play their first road games of the season when they travel to face UT Martin. MSU has played 12 home games and two neutral site games before finally playing a true road game.
Stetson's Streak
Senior Tyler Stetson has reached safely in all 14 games this season, and 42-straight dating back to 2013. Even more impressive, Stetson reached safely in 51 of the 53 games he played last season.
   Name (School)   Streak
 1.   Mark Payton (Texas)   57
    Michael Pritchard (Nebraska)   57
 3.   DJ Stewart (Florida State)   43
 4.   Ty Stetson (Murray State)   42
Stetson Reaches 200 Hits
Senior Ty Stetson joined the 200-hit club at MSU. He joined the elite group with a two-run single in the middle game of the three-game series against Morehead State. He is currently tied with Tyler Owen for 10th on the all-time list. He needs two more hits to tie former teammates Elliot Frey and Brandon Elliott.
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.   Ty Stetson (2011-14)   204
   Tyler Owen (2006-09)   204
Mathews Goes Deep
Sophomore Taylor Mathews hit his first home run of his career against Arkansas State. He deposited a 1-0 pitch deep over the fence in left center for a three-run shot.
Breds Win OVC-Opening Series
The Breds won their first OVC-opening series since they defeated Samford to open OVC play in 2007.
Downey Runs Scoreless Streak to 13
Junior Brock Downey tossed seven shutout innings against Morehead State and has now thrown 13-straight scoreless innings. Going back further, Downey has allowed just one earned run over his last three starts, spanning 20.1 innings.
On Deck
The Breds remain on the road as they travel for a midweek game at Memphis on March 18. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m.
GAMES 15-17
MURRAY STATE vs. UT MARTIN
March 14-16, 2014 • Martin, Tenn.
First Pitch
Friday: 6 p.m.; Saturday: 4 p.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m.
Series History:Â Â MSU leads 63-28-0
Last Meeting:Â MSU 11, UTM 7 (3/13/13)
Stadium:Â Skyhawk Field (Capacity: 500)
Dimensions:Â 330 (LF), 385 (CF), 330 (RF)
Live Stats:Â www.GoRacers.com
Live Video:Â www.OVCDigitalNetwork.com (Friday only)
MURRAY STATE THOROUGHBREDS
Overall Record:Â 7-7-0
Conference Record:Â 2-1-0
Last 5/Last 10:Â 3-2/5-5
Streak:Â Loss 2
Website:Â www.GoRacers.com
Head Coach:Â Rob McDonald
   Career Record: 231-325-2 (11th year)
   Record at MSU: 231-325-2 (11th year)
UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS
Overall Record:Â 1-13-0
Conference Record:Â 0-3-0
Last 5/Last 10:Â 0-5/1-9
Streak:Â Loss 7
Website:Â www.utmsports.com
Head Coach:Â Brad Gross
   Career Record: 1-13-0 (1st year)
   Record at UTM: 1-13-0 (1st year)
The Breds hit the road for the first time this season as they travel to UT Martin for a three-game Ohio Valley Conference series on March 14-16. The series is set to get underway at 6 p.m. Friday, and continue with a 4 p.m. first pitch Saturday and a 1 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Breds and Skyhawks have met 91 times prior with MSU holding a 63-28 advantage in the all-time series. The Breds have won five of the last six meetings overall, and four of the last six games played at Martin. Five of the last nine games have been decided by three runs or less.
Probable Pitching Matchups
FRIDAY, MARCH 14
Pitcher   W-L   ERA   K/BB
Cameron Finch (R)Â Â Â 1-1Â Â Â 3.57Â Â Â 8/3
Dalton Potts (L)Â Â Â 0-2Â Â Â 8.55Â Â Â 18/13
SATURDAY, MARCH 15
Pitcher   W-L   ERA   K/BB
Brock Downey (L)Â Â Â 3-0Â Â Â 1.78Â Â Â 18/5
Taylor Cox (L)Â Â Â 0-3Â Â Â 4.84Â Â Â 15/8
SUNDAY, MARCH 16
Pitcher   W-L   ERA   K/BB
Sheldon Baxter (L)Â Â Â 0-1Â Â Â 4.15Â Â Â 8/4Â
Alex Martin (R)Â Â Â 0-3Â Â Â 3.86Â Â Â 10/14
Weekend Baseball
The Breds hit the road for the first time as they travel for a three-game series at UT Martin on March 14-16.
Weekend Weather
Friday will have temperatures in the 60s, but very windy. A chance of rain enters the forecast for Saturday and Sunday, with temps in the low 60s Saturday and low 50s Sunday.
vs. UT Martin
The two teams are no strangers. The have met 91 times prior with the Breds holding a 63-28 advantage in the series. MSU has won 26 of the 40 matchups played at Skyhawk Field.
Under the Lights
Friday's game marks the firt time this season the Breds will play under the lights. MSU is scheduled to play nine night games this season.
First Road Games
The Breds will play their first road games of the season when they travel to face UT Martin. MSU has played 12 home games and two neutral site games before finally playing a true road game.
Stetson's Streak
Senior Tyler Stetson has reached safely in all 14 games this season, and 42-straight dating back to 2013. Even more impressive, Stetson reached safely in 51 of the 53 games he played last season.
   Name (School)   Streak
 1.   Mark Payton (Texas)   57
    Michael Pritchard (Nebraska)   57
 3.   DJ Stewart (Florida State)   43
 4.   Ty Stetson (Murray State)   42
Stetson Reaches 200 Hits
Senior Ty Stetson joined the 200-hit club at MSU. He joined the elite group with a two-run single in the middle game of the three-game series against Morehead State. He is currently tied with Tyler Owen for 10th on the all-time list. He needs two more hits to tie former teammates Elliot Frey and Brandon Elliott.
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.   Ty Stetson (2011-14)   204
   Tyler Owen (2006-09)   204
Mathews Goes Deep
Sophomore Taylor Mathews hit his first home run of his career against Arkansas State. He deposited a 1-0 pitch deep over the fence in left center for a three-run shot.
Breds Win OVC-Opening Series
The Breds won their first OVC-opening series since they defeated Samford to open OVC play in 2007.
Downey Runs Scoreless Streak to 13
Junior Brock Downey tossed seven shutout innings against Morehead State and has now thrown 13-straight scoreless innings. Going back further, Downey has allowed just one earned run over his last three starts, spanning 20.1 innings.
On Deck
The Breds remain on the road as they travel for a midweek game at Memphis on March 18. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m.
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