Racers Host 86th Home Opener at Johnny Reagan Field

Monday, February 24

Johnny Reagan Field

4 p.m.

Murray State

Western Kentucky

2/24/2025 10:33:00 AM | Baseball

Murray State faces Western Kentucky in their 86th Home Opener

By: Jack Sargent

Murray State Baseball (2-0)
Head Coach: Dan Skirka 167-135 (8th Season)
Opponent: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (5-0)
Date (Times): Feb. 24 - 4PM
Facility: Johnny Reagan Field
Site: Murray Ky.
MSU Probable Starter: Ethan Lyke (1 Game, 4 IP, 1-0, 0.00 ERA in 2025)
TV: ESPN+
Live Stats: GoRacers.com

The Murray State Baseball team opens their 86th season at Johnny Reagan Field against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Monday.

Murray State returns to the diamond after a 2-0 start courtesy of an opening day sweep of the Western Illinois Leathernecks.

Will Vierling hit three home runs against the Leathernecks in the doubleheader and earned Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week honors.

Ethan Lyke threw four innings and earned the win while not allowing an earned run in the first game of the doubleheader.

MSU won the most recent meeting between the Racers and the Hilltoppers 15-2.

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