KENNESAW STATE AT USC UPSTATE
GAMES 40-42 | APRIL 17-19
SPARTANBURG, S.C. | HARLEY PARK

GAME NOTES | LIVE STATS | LIVE AUDIO | LIVE VIDEO

THE SERIES:
The Kennesaw State baseball team heads back into Atlantic Sun Conference play this week, taking on USC Upstate in a three-game series in Spartanburg, S.C.
 
KSU goes for its sixth win in a row and fourth consecutive conference victory against the Spartans, the Owls holding a 19-20 overall record and a 6-9 mark in the A-Sun.
 
First pitch on Thursday, April 17 is set for 6 p.m. ET with Friday's game scheduled for 5 p.m. ET and Saturday's finale on tap for 1 p.m. ET.

THE COVERAGE:
LIVE STATS: Statistical updates will be available from KSUOwls.com at the start of the game.
LIVE AUDIO: A live audio broadcast will be available starting 15 minutes prior to first pitch.
LIVE VIDEO: UpstateSpartans.com will have a live video feed of Thursday and Saturday's contests.
TWITTER: Follow the Kennesaw State baseball team on Twitter @KSUOwlsBaseball to receive updates throughout the game.

THE OPPONENT:
USC Upstate is looking to stay alive in the Atlantic Sun Conference standings, holding a 4-11 mark in league play this season. The Spartans have struggled both at the plate, holding a team average of .245, and from the mound with a staff ERA of 5.88.
 
Series Breakdown
Kennesaw State Leads, 11-7
Last 5 meetings  
5/11/12     KSU, 10-5
5/12/12     USC-U, 12-11
5/10/13     KSU, 4-2
5/11/13     KSU, 5-2
5/12/13     KSU, 7-6
 
Last Kennesaw State Win
5/12/13, 7-6, at Kennesaw State
Last USC Upstate Win         
5/12/12, 12-11, at USC Upstate
 
LAST OUTING:
With two doubles and a homer from standout catcher Max Pentecost, the Kennesaw State baseball team completed the Atlantic Sun Conference series sweep over Stetson with a 9-8 win on Sunday afternoon.

NEXT UP:
The Owls take on the Bulldogs of Georgia in midweek action, playing the SEC opponent at Coolray Field on Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. ET.

NEWS AND NOTES:
Winning Ways
The Owls are looking to keep the momentum rolling, having won five straight contest, the team's longest winning streak of the season.
 
In the Nation
The Owls are back in the top 10 in the nation in total hits with 391. KSU also ranks in the top 50 in total runs this season with 224.
 
Small Ball
KSU has been playing small ball well this season, laying down a total of 45 sacrifice hits including 28 bunts, 17 sacrifice flies and 41 stolen bases.
 
From the Hill
Along with the offensive prowess this season, KSU has also been tough on the mound, striking out 7.8 batters per nine innings and holding a staff ERA of 3.90.
 
Pentecost Playing Well
Max Pentecost continues his stellar performance at the plate, now coming in at No. 2 in the nation with 63 hits this season. The catcher also holds the longest active hit streak in the A-Sun and one of the longest in the NCAA at 20 games and counting.

Simmons at the Plate
Kal Simmons has now reached base in 34 of the team's 39 games and ranks in the top 40 in hits in the country with 48 and has 14 games with multiple hits.
 
McCalvin in Relief
Justin McCalvin has risen as one of the top relief pitchers in the land, posting a 1.32 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 41 innings pitched. The righty is now second in the nation in WHIP with a 0.72 mark. McCalvin put together a stellar weekend, picking up three saves in as many attempts while only allowing one hit through 3.1 innings. McCalvin now holds a team-best seven saves on the year.
 
Bergen's Strong Start
Starting pitcher Travis Bergen continues to rank in the top five in the A-Sun in strikeouts with his 48 through the first month of the 2014 season.
 
Bennett Filling the Role
Colin Bennett, who has seen action in the last nine games for the Owls, has now reached base in all nine games he has played in.
  
To keep up with the latest Kennesaw State baseball news, follow the team on Twitter @KSUOwlNation and @KSUOwlsBaseball or by liking Kennesaw State University on Facebook.

For more information on how to purchase tickets, please call the KSU ticket office at 770-423-6957, or by visiting KSUOwls.com/tickets.
 






 

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