Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
University of Kentucky
Breds Set for Battle at Brooks With Kentucky
5/13/2014 9:12:00 AM | Baseball
GAME 49
MURRAY STATE vs. KENTUCKY
MAY 13, 2014 • Paducah, Ky.
First Pitch
Tuesday: 6 p.m.
Series History:Â Â UK leads 13-5-0
Last Meeting:Â UK 11, MSU 5 (2/26/13)
Stadium:Â Brooks Stadium (Capacity: 1,500)
Dimensions:Â 330 (LF), 400 (CF), 330 (RF)
Live Stats:Â www.GoRacers.com
Live Video:Â None
MURRAY STATE THOROUGHBREDS
Overall Record:Â 20-28-0
Conference Record:Â 12-15-0
Last 5/Last 10:Â 2-3/3-7
Streak:Â Win 1
Website:Â www.GoRacers.com
Head Coach:Â Rob McDonald
   Career Record: 244-346-2 (11th year)
   Record at MSU: 244-346-2 (11th year)
KENTUCKY WILDCATS
Overall Record:Â 30-20-0
Conference Record:Â 12-15-0
Last 5/Last 10:Â 2-3/4-6
Streak:Â Win 1
Website:Â www.ukathletics.com
Head Coach:Â Gary Henderson
   Career Record: 189-144-0 (6th year)
   Record at UK: 189-144-0 (6th year)
The Breds return to Brooks Stadium as they play their final non-conference game of the season against Kentucky. Gametime is set for 6 p.m. The contest marks the fifth time the teams will play in Paducah. The previous four meetings came in 1997, 2008, 2010 and 2012.
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Breds and Wildcats are meeting for the 19th time on the diamond, with UK holding a 13-5 advantage in the all-time series. The contest marks the fifth time the two teams will meet in Paducah. The teams have split the previous four meetings, with the Breds winning 7-3 in 2012.
Probable Pitching Matchups
TUESDAY, MAY 13
Pitcher   W-L   ERA   K/BB
TBA
TBA
Midweek Baseball
The Breds play their final midweek game of the season as they take on Kentucky at Brooks Stadium.
Midweek Weather
Rain is in the forecast all day on Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to be near 80 during the day.
vs. Kentucky
The Breds and Wildcats are meeting for seventh time over the past five seasons. MSU is 2-4 over that stretch, earning a victory in Lexington in 2010, and a victory at Brooks Stadium in 2012.
Playing at Brooks Stadium
The two teams are meeting at Brooks Stadium for the fifth time. They have split the previous four meetings, with the Breds winning 7-3 over the #2 Wildcats in 2012.
Tight Racer for OVC Tourney
The race for the OVC Tournament is going to come down to final game of the season as five teams are separated by just two games for the final three spots. Â
Stetson Chasing Career Hits Record
Senior Ty Stetson joined the 200-hit club earlier this season and is now closing in on the all-time hits record at Murray State.
HITS
   Name (Year)   Hits
 1.   Wes Cunningham (2007-10)   237
 2.   Ty Stetson (2011-14)   231
 3.   Tyler Pittman (2004-07)   228
 4.   Seth Hudson (2004-07)   219
 5.   Craig Delk (1995-98)   218
 6.   Garner Byars (2000-03)   212
 7.   Zach Noonan (2008-11)   209
   Brett McCutchan (2000-03)   209
 9.   Brandon Elliott (2010-13)   206
   Elliot Frey (2008-11)   206
Finch Moves Up Record Books
Senior Cameron Finch continues to climb the career record books. He currently ranks fifth in appearances (65), ninth in starts (35) and fifth in innings pitched (264.1).
On Deck
The Breds close out the 2014 regular season as they travel to face Eastern Kentucky on May15-17.
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