Murray State University Athletics
Friday, April 4
Reagan Field
3 p.m.
Murray State
vs
Eastern Illinois
Matt McGowan went 3-for-3 with four runs scored against Southern Illinois on Wednesday.
Photo by: Samantha Mohr
Eastern Illinois Comes to Reagan Field
4/3/2014 3:30:00 PM | Baseball
GAME NOTES | LIVES STATS | LIVE VIDEO (Fri. only)
GAMES 27-29
The Breds return to the friendly confines of Johnny Reagan Field as they welcome Eastern Illinois for a three-game Ohio Valley Conference series April 4-6. The series is set to get underway Friday at 3p.m., and continue with a 2 p.m. first pitch on Saturday and a 1 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Panthers hold a 44-29 advantage in the all-time series. EIU has owned the series the past couple years as they won have seven straight, dating back to the 2011 season. The Breds were swept in the three-game series the last time the teams met in Murray in 2012.
Probable Pitching Matchups
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Cameron Finch (R) 3-2 3.74 29/13
Matt Borens (R) 1-2 3.88 46/15
SUNDAY, MARCH 30
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Brock Downey (L) 5-1 2.08 42/11
Jake Johansmeier (R) 1-3 6.43 24/14
MONDAY, MARCH 31
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Sheldon Baxter (L) 1-1 3.96 17/8
Joe Greenfield (R) 3-3 6.28 21/18
Weekend Baseball
The Breds return to Reagan Field for a three-game OVC series against Eastern Illinois.
Weekend Weather
After rain through Friday morning, the weather will dry out for the rest of the weekend. Temperatures will hover around 60 degrees all weekend.
vs. Eastern Illinois
The Panthers have dominated the series over the last few years, winning each of the last seven games. EIU leads the all-time series 44-29, and 28-16 in Murray.
McGowan Reaches 5 Times
Matt McGowan reached safely in all five plate appearances against Southern Illinois. The junior went 3-for-3 with a double, two walks and four runs scored.
2-3-4 Deliver
The two through four hitters in the Breds lineup came through in a big way against Southern Illinois. The trio combined to go 7-for-12 with five RBIs and five runs scored.
Series Sweep of Peay
The Breds completed their first three-game series sweep at Austin Peay in school history. It is just the second three-game series sweep over the Govs, with the other coming at Reagan Field in 1987. MSU is the first team to seep APSU since Tennessee Tech in 2010, and the first to sweep the Govs in Clarksville since Southeast Missouri in 2001.
Errorless Weekend
The defense helped carry the Breds to victory as MSU did not commit an error on the weekend. On the flip side, APSU committed eight errors. The weekend marked the first time the Breds played a three-game series without committing an error since May 8-9, 2004 at APSU.
Nightime Victories
The victory over Austin Peay under the lights improved the Breds to 2-1 under the lights this season. MSU went 0-7 in night games a season ago.
Hargrove Delivers Blast
Michael Hargrove returned to the lineup in a big way this week as he belted a three-run shot to right field in the ninth inning to break open a close game in the series opener against Austin Peay. It was Hargrove's second three-run home run this season.
14 Hits in Opener vs. Austin Peay
Murray State pounded out 14 hits in the series-opening victory over Austin Peay. It marked the most hits the Breds have had against a Division I opponent this season.
On Deck
The Breds begin a four-game road trip as they play at Ole Miss on April 9 before heading to Jacksonville State on April 11-13.
GAMES 27-29
MURRAY STATE vs. EASTERN ILLINOIS
April 4-6, 2014 • Murray, Ky.
First Pitch
Friday: 3 p.m.; Saturday: 2 p.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m.
Series History: EIU leads 44-29-0
Last Meeting: EIU 16, MSU 6 (4/8/13)
Stadium: Reagan Field (Capacity: 550)
Dimensions: 330 (LF), 400 (CF), 330 (RF)
Live Stats: www.GoRacers.com
Live Video: www.OVCDigitalNetwork.com (Fri. only)
MURRAY STATE THOROUGHBREDS
Overall Record: 13-13-0
Conference Record: 7-5-0
Last 5/Last 10: 4-1/4-6
Streak: Loss 1
Website: www.GoRacers.com
Head Coach: Rob McDonald
Career Record: 237-331-2 (11th year)
Record at MSU: 237-331-2 (11th year)
EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS
Overall Record: 7-21-0
Conference Record: 2-7-0
Last 5/Last 10: 1-4/3-7
Streak: Loss 4
Website: www.eiupanthers.com
Head Coach: Jim Schmitz
Career Record: 669-694-0 (27th year)
Record at EIU: 505-533-0 (19th year)
The Breds return to the friendly confines of Johnny Reagan Field as they welcome Eastern Illinois for a three-game Ohio Valley Conference series April 4-6. The series is set to get underway Friday at 3p.m., and continue with a 2 p.m. first pitch on Saturday and a 1 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Panthers hold a 44-29 advantage in the all-time series. EIU has owned the series the past couple years as they won have seven straight, dating back to the 2011 season. The Breds were swept in the three-game series the last time the teams met in Murray in 2012.
Probable Pitching Matchups
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Cameron Finch (R) 3-2 3.74 29/13
Matt Borens (R) 1-2 3.88 46/15
SUNDAY, MARCH 30
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Brock Downey (L) 5-1 2.08 42/11
Jake Johansmeier (R) 1-3 6.43 24/14
MONDAY, MARCH 31
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
Sheldon Baxter (L) 1-1 3.96 17/8
Joe Greenfield (R) 3-3 6.28 21/18
Weekend Baseball
The Breds return to Reagan Field for a three-game OVC series against Eastern Illinois.
Weekend Weather
After rain through Friday morning, the weather will dry out for the rest of the weekend. Temperatures will hover around 60 degrees all weekend.
vs. Eastern Illinois
The Panthers have dominated the series over the last few years, winning each of the last seven games. EIU leads the all-time series 44-29, and 28-16 in Murray.
McGowan Reaches 5 Times
Matt McGowan reached safely in all five plate appearances against Southern Illinois. The junior went 3-for-3 with a double, two walks and four runs scored.
2-3-4 Deliver
The two through four hitters in the Breds lineup came through in a big way against Southern Illinois. The trio combined to go 7-for-12 with five RBIs and five runs scored.
Series Sweep of Peay
The Breds completed their first three-game series sweep at Austin Peay in school history. It is just the second three-game series sweep over the Govs, with the other coming at Reagan Field in 1987. MSU is the first team to seep APSU since Tennessee Tech in 2010, and the first to sweep the Govs in Clarksville since Southeast Missouri in 2001.
Errorless Weekend
The defense helped carry the Breds to victory as MSU did not commit an error on the weekend. On the flip side, APSU committed eight errors. The weekend marked the first time the Breds played a three-game series without committing an error since May 8-9, 2004 at APSU.
Nightime Victories
The victory over Austin Peay under the lights improved the Breds to 2-1 under the lights this season. MSU went 0-7 in night games a season ago.
Hargrove Delivers Blast
Michael Hargrove returned to the lineup in a big way this week as he belted a three-run shot to right field in the ninth inning to break open a close game in the series opener against Austin Peay. It was Hargrove's second three-run home run this season.
14 Hits in Opener vs. Austin Peay
Murray State pounded out 14 hits in the series-opening victory over Austin Peay. It marked the most hits the Breds have had against a Division I opponent this season.
On Deck
The Breds begin a four-game road trip as they play at Ole Miss on April 9 before heading to Jacksonville State on April 11-13.
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