Murray State University Athletics
Sunday, March 9
Reagan Field
10:30 a.m.
Murray State
vs
Morehead State
Photo by: Samantha Mohr
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UPDATE: Saturday's game has been postponed due to poor field conditions. Teams will play DH Sunday beginning at 10:30 a.m.
GAMES 11-13
The Breds open Ohio Valley Conference action as they welcome Morehead State to Reagan Field for a three-game series. The weather has altered the series as the team's will now play Saturday-Monday. The series gets underway at 2 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 p.m. the final two days.
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Breds and Eagles are opening conference play against each other for the second-straight season. Last year, the teams were forced to play in Mason, Ohio due to field conditions. The Breds hold a 58-44-1 advantage in the all-time series, but the Eagles have won four of the last six meetings.
Probable Pitching Matchups
SATURDAY, MARCH 8
Pitcher   W-L   ERA   K/BB
Cameron Finch (R)Â Â Â 0-1Â Â Â 4.02Â Â Â 8/1
Matt Anderson (R)Â Â Â 0-2Â Â Â 6.35Â Â Â 15/4
MONDAY, MARCH 10
Pitcher   W-L   ERA   K/BB
Sheldon Baxter (L)Â Â Â 0-1Â Â Â 2.45Â Â Â 6/3Â
Tyler Keele (R)Â Â Â 2-1Â Â Â 6.91Â Â Â 16/8
Weekend Baseball
The Breds return to action by opening up OVC play against Morehead State. The series is slated to be on March 8-10 at Reagan Field.
Weekend Weather
The weather for the weekend is calling for temperatures from the low 50s to near 60 with very little chance of precipitation.
vs. Morehead State
The Breds and Eagles are meeting to open conference play for the second-straight season. The Eagles took the series last year in Mason, Ohio. MOR has won four of the last six meetings.
Series Shifted
For the second-straight season, the series between the two teams will be backed up. Last season, the series was played on Saturday and Sunday in Mason, Ohio. This year, the series is backed up until Sunday and Monday.
OVC Openers
The Breds have not had success on opening weekend as they have not won the first series of the season since 2007 (Samford). MSU split a two-game series with Austin Peay in 2011.
6 Earned Runs
The Murray State pitching staff allowed just six earned runs in the three-game series against North Dakota State. It marks the fewest earned runs allowed in a three-game series since April 19-21, 2013 against Alabama A&M. MSU also allowed just five earned runs against UT Martin on April 9-11, 2012.
Murray Duo
The duo of Brock Downey and John Lollar combined on a two-hit shutout against North Dakota State. Both players played their prep ball at Murray High School.
Stetson's Streak
Senior Tyler Stetson has reached safely in all 10 games this season, and 38-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 198
Walking Up Record Book
Senior Ty Stetson is walking his way up the all-time records list as he currently ranks third in career walks with 118.
WALKS
   Name (Year)   BB
 1.   Jack Perconte (1973-76)   167
 2.   Rick Weisman (1971-74)   120
 4.   Ty Stetson (2011-present)   118
 3.   Tom Fehn (1977-80)   109
On Deck
The Breds step out of conference play to host Arkansas State on March 11. First pitch is set for 2 p.m.
UPDATE: Saturday's game has been postponed due to poor field conditions. Teams will play DH Sunday beginning at 10:30 a.m.
GAMES 11-13
MURRAY STATE vs. MOREHEAD STATE
March 8-10, 2014 • Murray, Ky.
First Pitch
Saturday: 2 p.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m.; Monday: 1 p.m.
Series History:Â Â MSU leads 58-44-1
Last Meeting:Â MOR 10, MSU 9 (3/10/13)
Stadium:Â Reagan Field(Capacity: 550)
Dimensions:Â 330 (LF), 400 (CF), 330 (RF)
Live Stats:Â www.GoRacers.com
Live Video:Â www.OVCDigitalNetwork.com
MURRAY STATE THOROUGHBREDS
Overall Record:Â 5-5-0
Conference Record:Â 0-0-0
Last 5/Last 10:Â 2-3/5-5
Streak:Â Win 1
Website:Â www.GoRacers.com
Head Coach:Â Rob McDonald
   Career Record: 229-323-2 (11th year)
   Record at MSU: 229-323-2 (11th year)
MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES
Overall Record:Â 5-6-0
Conference Record:Â 0-0-0
Last 5/Last 10:Â 3-2/5-5
Streak:Â Loss 1
Website:Â www.msueagles.com
Head Coach:Â Mike McGuire
   Career Record: 21-46-0 (2nd year)
   Record at MOR: 21-46-0 (2nd year)
The Breds open Ohio Valley Conference action as they welcome Morehead State to Reagan Field for a three-game series. The weather has altered the series as the team's will now play Saturday-Monday. The series gets underway at 2 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 p.m. the final two days.
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Breds and Eagles are opening conference play against each other for the second-straight season. Last year, the teams were forced to play in Mason, Ohio due to field conditions. The Breds hold a 58-44-1 advantage in the all-time series, but the Eagles have won four of the last six meetings.
Probable Pitching Matchups
SATURDAY, MARCH 8
Pitcher   W-L   ERA   K/BB
Cameron Finch (R)Â Â Â 0-1Â Â Â 4.02Â Â Â 8/1
Matt Anderson (R)Â Â Â 0-2Â Â Â 6.35Â Â Â 15/4
MONDAY, MARCH 10
Pitcher   W-L   ERA   K/BB
Sheldon Baxter (L)Â Â Â 0-1Â Â Â 2.45Â Â Â 6/3Â
Tyler Keele (R)Â Â Â 2-1Â Â Â 6.91Â Â Â 16/8
Weekend Baseball
The Breds return to action by opening up OVC play against Morehead State. The series is slated to be on March 8-10 at Reagan Field.
Weekend Weather
The weather for the weekend is calling for temperatures from the low 50s to near 60 with very little chance of precipitation.
vs. Morehead State
The Breds and Eagles are meeting to open conference play for the second-straight season. The Eagles took the series last year in Mason, Ohio. MOR has won four of the last six meetings.
Series Shifted
For the second-straight season, the series between the two teams will be backed up. Last season, the series was played on Saturday and Sunday in Mason, Ohio. This year, the series is backed up until Sunday and Monday.
OVC Openers
The Breds have not had success on opening weekend as they have not won the first series of the season since 2007 (Samford). MSU split a two-game series with Austin Peay in 2011.
6 Earned Runs
The Murray State pitching staff allowed just six earned runs in the three-game series against North Dakota State. It marks the fewest earned runs allowed in a three-game series since April 19-21, 2013 against Alabama A&M. MSU also allowed just five earned runs against UT Martin on April 9-11, 2012.
Murray Duo
The duo of Brock Downey and John Lollar combined on a two-hit shutout against North Dakota State. Both players played their prep ball at Murray High School.
Stetson's Streak
Senior Tyler Stetson has reached safely in all 10 games this season, and 38-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 198
Walking Up Record Book
Senior Ty Stetson is walking his way up the all-time records list as he currently ranks third in career walks with 118.
WALKS
   Name (Year)   BB
 1.   Jack Perconte (1973-76)   167
 2.   Rick Weisman (1971-74)   120
 4.   Ty Stetson (2011-present)   118
 3.   Tom Fehn (1977-80)   109
On Deck
The Breds step out of conference play to host Arkansas State on March 11. First pitch is set for 2 p.m.
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