Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
Austin Peay
Breds Travel For Key OVC Series at Austin Peay
3/28/2014 2:23:00 PM | Baseball
GAMES 23-25
MURRAY STATE vs. AUSTIN PEAY
March 29-31, 2014 • Clarksville, Tenn..
First Pitch
Saturday: 2 p.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m.; Monday: 2 p.m.
Series History: MSU leads 102-90-1
Last Meeting: APSU 6, MSU 4 (3/30/13)
Stadium: Raymond C. Hand Park (Capacity: 550)
Dimensions: 319 (LF), 392 (CF), 327 (RF)
Live Stats: www.GoRacers.com
Live Video: None
MURRAY STATE THOROUGHBREDS
Overall Record: 10-12-0
Conference Record: 4-5-0
Last 5/Last 10: 1-4/3-7
Streak: Win 1
Website: www.GoRacers.com
Head Coach: Rob McDonald
Career Record: 234-330-2 (11th year)
Record at MSU: 234-330-2 (11th year)
AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS
Overall Record: 10-14-0
Conference Record: 3-3-0
Last 5/Last 10: 2-3/4-6
Streak: Loss 1
Website: www.letsgopeay.com
Head Coach: Gary McClure
Career Record: 809-705-4 (28th year)
Record at APSU: 809-705-4 (28th year)
The Breds return to OVC action as they travel to face Austin Peay on March 29-31. The series has been backed up by one day and will now begin Saturday at 2 p.m. The teams will play the middle game of the series Sunday at 1 p.m. and conclude with a 2 p.m. first pitch on Monday.
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Breds have played the Governors more than any other team in program history. They have met 193 times prior with MSU holding a 102-90-1 advantage in the series. APSU has had the upper hand the last two years, winning five in a row. MSU is 47-52 in Clarksville.
Probable Pitching Matchups
SATURDAY, MARCH 29
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Cameron Finch (R) 2-2 4.00 23/9
Alex Robles (R) 2-1 3.82 15/7
SUNDAY, MARCH 30
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Brock Downey (L) 4-1 1.66 37/7
Levi Primasing (L) 2-1 4.10 16/7
MONDAY, MARCH 31
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Sheldon Baxter (L) 0-1 3.64 13/6
Caleb Powell (R) 0-0 6.87 16/10
Weekend Baseball
The Breds hit the road for a three-game OVC sereis at Austin Peay March 29-31.
Weekend Weather
After a potential shower moves through Saturday morning, temps should reach the mid 50s for the game. Sunday's game will be in the mid 60s, with temps near 70 Monday.
vs. Austin Peay
The Breds lead the all-time series 102-90-1, but the Govs have won five straight over the last two years.
Playing on Monday
This weekend marks the second time this season the Breds will play into Monday. Under the new rule put into place this season, teams can play on Monday if it is decided before the team departs. MSU opened conference play with a Monday game against Morehead State.
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 28-30.
Breds Use 8 Pitchers
The Breds used eight pitchers in their midweek victory over Southern Illinois. It marked the most pitchers used in a game since MSU used eight pitchers against Central Arkansas on March 4, 2012.
Extra-Inning Victory
MSU picked up its first extra-inning victory of the season against Southern Illinois. It improved the Breds to 1-1 in extra-inning games this season. MSU went 0-8 in extra-inning games a season ago.
On Deck
The Breds travel to Southern Illinois for a midweek matchup on April 2. First pitch is set for 5 p.m.
