By Mike Lehman, TTU Sports Information
Tennessee Tech Baseball Midweek Preview (2/27)
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech baseball team continues its nine-game home stand to open the 2017 season, playing host to Central Arkansas in midweek action beginning Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. CT at Bush Stadium at the Averitt Express Baseball Complex.
The two squads are also scheduled for a 3 p.m. clash Wednesday afternoon.
First pitch was originally scheduled for a 6 p.m. start on Tuesday, but with impending inclement weather expected in the area both Tuesday and Wednesday, the game time was moved up three hours. Fans are encouraged to check social media and the TTUSports.com website for more updates concerning this week's schedule.
Tennessee Tech (6-1) vs. Central Arkansas (5-2)
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Tuesday, Feb. 28, 3:00 pm | Cookeville, Tenn. | Bush Stadium (1,100) | STATS
Wednesday, Mar. 1, 3:00 pm | Cookeville, Tenn. | Bush Stadium (1,100) | STATS
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Central Arkansas leads 1-0
In Cookeville: First meeting
In Conway: Central Arkansas leads 1-0
In Neutral Sites: No meetings
First Meeting: Feb. 24, 2016 | UCA 14, TTU 6 | Conway, Ark.
Last Meeting: Feb. 24, 2016 | UCA 14, TTU 6 | Conway, Ark.
TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES
2017 Record: 6-1
2017 OVC Record: 0-0 (1st)
Head Coach: Matt Bragga
TTU: 358-360-2 (14th season)
Career: 485-454-2 (18th season)
Since 2008: 286-223-2
BATTING LEADERS
AVG: Collin Harris (.462)
2B: Four players tied (2)
3B: Chase Chambers (1)
HR: Collin Harris (5)
RBI: Chase Chambers (10)
R: Collin Harris (10)
BB: Alex Junior (8)
SB: Alex Junior (5)
PITCHING LEADERS
ERA: Chase Burkett (1.04)
WINS: Six players tied (1)
APP: Ethan Roberts (3)
IP: Jake Usher (11.0)
K: Travis Moths / Michael Wood (10)
R: Michael Wood (7)
ER: Michael Wood (7)
SV: Ethan Roberts (2)
CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS
2017 Record: 5-2
2017 Southland Record: 0-0 (1st)
Head Coach: Allen Gum
UCA: 161-156 (7th season)
Career: Same
BATTING LEADERS
AVG: Michael Haun (.440)
2B: Hunter Strong (3)
3B: Michael Haun (4)
HR: Josh Somdecerff (2)
RBI: Rigo Aguilar / Eddie Sanchez (7)
R: Keaton Presley (11)
BB: William Hancock / Keaton Presley (6)
SB: Keaton Presley (4)
PITCHING LEADERS
ERA: Jacob Murray (5.14)
WINS: Tyler Gray (2)
APP: Three players tied (3)
IP: Jacob Murray (14.0)
K: Ty Tice (11)
R: Jacob Murray / Ty Tice (8)
ER: Jacob Murray (8)
SV: None
Photo by Tony Marable
