Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
Southern Illinois
Breds Set for Midweek Matchup With Salukis
3/26/2014 8:24:00 AM | Baseball
GAME 22
MURRAY STATE vs. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
March 26, 2014 • Murray, Ky.
First Pitch
Wednesday: 3 p.m.
Series History: SIU leads 44-14-0
Last Meeting: SIU 7, MSU 2 (4/2/13)
Stadium: Reagan Field(Capacity: 550)
Dimensions: 330 (LF), 400 (CF), 330 (RF)
Live Stats: www.GoRacers.com
Live Video: None
MURRAY STATE THOROUGHBREDS
Overall Record: 9-12-0
Conference Record: 4-5-0
Last 5/Last 10: 0-5/3-7
Streak: Loss 5
Website: www.GoRacers.com
Head Coach: Rob McDonald
Career Record: 233-330-2 (11th year)
Record at MSU: 233-330-2 (11th year)
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS
Overall Record: 13-9-0
Conference Record: 0-0-0
Last 5/Last 10: 4-1/5-5
Streak: Win 2
Website: www.siusalukis.com
Head Coach: Ken Henderson
Career Record: 104-112-0 (4th year)
Record at SIU: 104-112-0 (4th year)
The Breds close out a four-game homestand as they welcome Southern Illinois to Reagan Field March 26. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. This is the first of a home-and-home series between the teams, with the return game being played April 2 in Carbondale, Ill.
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Breds and Salukis have met 88 times prior on the diamond with SIU holding a commanding 44-14 lead in the all-time series. Nine of the wins for the Breds have come at Reagan Field. MSU has won three of the last four games played at home in the series, including a 9-8 victory last season.
Probable Pitching Matchups
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Andrew Bramley (R) 1-2 7.31 13/7
Connor McFadden (R) 1-1 5.79 18/19
Midweek Baseball
The Breds play their final home game in the month of March as they welcome Southern Illinois for a 3 p.m. first pitch.
Midweek Weather
Temps will hover around 50 degrees with winds blowing out to left at 9mph.
vs. Southern Illinois
The Salukis have dominated the all-time series with a 44-14 advantage. Nine of the wins have come at Reagan Field, with three of those wins coming since 2011.
Playing in Tennessee
The Breds have played six games away from home this season, with all six games being played in the state of Tennessee. That number will increase to nine when MSU travels to face Austin Peay on March 29-31.
Offensive Drought
The Breds offense managed only four runs in the weekend series against SIU Edwardsville. It marked the fewest runs scored in an OVC series since the Bred were shutout in three-straight games at Southeast Missouri in 2006.
Downey CG Loss
Brock Downey tossed his second-straight complete game, but this time came up on the short end of the decision. He allowed three runs, two earned, on five hits and seven strikeouts. It marked the second time in his career he has thrown a complete game and lost.
McGowan Shows Off Power
Shortstop Matt McGowan showed off his power against Memphis as he hit a solo home run to left field in the top of the first inning.
On Deck
The Breds hit the road for a three-game OVC series at Austin Peay on March 28-30. The series is set to get underway Friday at 6 p.m.
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