Racers Look to Build Momentum in Weekend Series with NKU

Dates (Times): March 3 (6 pm), March 4 ( 2 pm), March 5 (1 pm)
Site (Venue): Murray, Ky. (Johnny Reagan Field)
Opponent: Northern Kentucky
TV: ESPN+
Live Stats: GoRacers.com
MUR vs. NKU: 0-0

Murray State baseball is set to host Northern Kentucky at Johnny Reagan field for a three-game set on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This is the first-ever meeting between the Racers and the Norse.

Scouting Report

NKU Enters the contest at 6-2 overall with their most recent matchup coming in a 5-3 loss to Xavier. leads the Golden Flash with a .464 batting average to go with a home run and six RBIs. Liam McFadden-Ackman highlights a potent Norse offense with a .308 batting average to go with four home runs and 15 RBIs.

MSU Weekly Notes

Outfielder Dustin Mercer is currently riding a four-game hit streak for the Racers and is tied for the team lead with five extra-base hits. Third baseman Carson Garner continues to lead the offensive side for Murray State with a .333 batting average with two doubles, two home runs and nine RBIs.

Relief pitcher Bryce Valero has shined in his first season with the Racers striking out 14 batters in 8.0 innings pitched to go with a 1.12 ERA.

Racers Look to Build Momentum in Weekend Series with NKU

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Players Mentioned

Carson Garner

Dustin Mercer

Bryce Valero

Murray State University