By Mike Lehman, TTU Sports Information
Tennessee Tech Baseball Weekend Preview (4/4)
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech baseball team continues its run of nine straight Ohio Valley Conference games this weekend, kicking off a three-game set against Murray State Friday evening with a 6:00 p.m. CT tilt at Quillen Field and Bush Stadium at the Averitt Express Baseball Complex.
Game two of the series is slated for a 2:00 p.m. first pitch on Saturday while the series finale is currently scheduled for 1:00 p.m. start on Sunday. All three games are currently scheduled to be streamed live on ESPN+.
With inclement weather expected in the area throughout the weekend, fans are encouraged to check social media and the TTUSports.com website for updates concerning this weekend's schedule and streaming schedule.
Tech enters the weekend with a 9-4 home record this season. Murray State, which will play its first OVC contest on the road this weekend, sits at just 2-7 away from its home stadium.
TENNESSEE TECH (11-15, 2-10) vs. MURRAY STATE (11-15, 6-3)
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Friday, Apr. 5, 6:00 pm | Cookeville, Tenn. | Quillen Field/Bush Stadium (1,100) | STATS | VIDEO
Saturday, Apr. 6, 2:00 pm | Cookeville, Tenn. | Quillen Field/Bush Stadium (1,100) | STATS | VIDEO
Sunday, Apr. 7, 1:00 pm | Cookeville, Tenn. | Quillen Field/Bush Stadium (1,100) | STATS | VIDEO
TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES
2019 Record: 11-15
2019 OVC Record: 2-10 (11th)
Head Coach: Justin Holmes
TTU: 11-15 (1st Season)
Career: Same
STATS LEADERS
AVG: Kevin Strohschein (.355)
2B: Kevin Strohschein (9)
3B: 3 players tied (1)
HR: Jason Hinchman (11)
RBI: Jason Hinchman (32)
R: Jason Hinchman (26)
BB: Anthony Carrera / Jason Hinchman (20)
SB: 4 players tied (1)
ERA: Jacob Cole (5.19)
W: 3 players tied (2)
APP: Jacob Cole (11)
IP: Mark Leonard (33.0)
K: Mark Leonard (37)
SV: Tyler Sylvester (2)
MURRAY STATE RACERS
2019 Record: 11-15
2019 OVC Record: 6-3 (T-3rd)
Head Coach: Dan Skirka
MSU: 11-15 (1st Season)
Career: Same
STATS LEADERS
AVG: Jake Slunder (.302)
2B: Tyler Duke (6)
3B: Tyler Duke (3)
HR: Brock Anderson (7)
RBI: Brock Anderson (24)
R: Jake Slunder (23)
BB: Sean Darmafall (18)
SB: Tyler Duke (12)
ERA: Shane Burns (2.97)
W: Joe Ivey (3)
APP: Connor Holden (12)
IP: Shane Burns (30.1)
K: Shane Burns (27)
SV: Braydon Cook / Peyton Hayes (2)
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