KENNESAW STATE AT FLORIDA GULF COAST
GAMES 33-35 | APRIL 4-6
FORT MYERS, Fla. | SWANSON STADIUM

GAME NOTES | LIVE STATS | LIVE VIDEO

THE SERIES:
The Kennesaw State baseball team heads back into Atlantic Sun Conference action this weekend, taking on Florida Gulf Coast on the road starting this Friday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. ET.
 
KSU is coming off of an impressive win at Georgia Southern that saw the Owls hold the nation's top offense to just two hits. FGCU enters the game boasting one of the top pitching rotations in the A-Sun, taking on the potent offensive line up of Kennesaw State.

THE COVERAGE:
LIVE STATS: Statistical updates will be available from KSUOwls.com at the start of the game.
LIVE AUDIO: A live audio broadcast can be accessed starting at first pitch.
TWITTER: Follow the Kennesaw State baseball team on Twitter @KSUOwlsBaseball to receive updates throughout the game.

THE OPPONENT:
Florida Gulf Coast holds one of the top squads in the Atlantic Sun Conference so far this season, posting a 5-1 record in league play. Starting pitcher Michael Murray is one of the best in the nation, holding a 0.50 ERA with 53 strikeouts.
 
Series Breakdown
Florida Gulf Coast Leads, 14-7
Last 5 meetings  
4/29/12     FGCU, 6-0
4/5/13      KSU, 6-1
4/6/13      FGCU, 5-3
4/7/13      FGCU, 4-1
5/22/13     KSU, 3-1
 
Last Kennesaw State Win
5/22/13, 3-1, in DeLand, Fla.
Last Florida Gulf Coast Win  
5/22/13, 4-1, at Kennesaw State
 
LAST OUTING:
It was a noteworthy night for the Kennesaw State baseball pitching staff on Wednesday night as the Owls held the nation's top offense scoreless, pitching a 3-0 shutout for the win while holding the Eagles to just two hits.

NEXT UP:
The Kennesaw State baseball team returns home after eight straight on the road, playing Jacksonville State on Wednesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. ET.

NEWS AND NOTES:
Owls in the Nation
The Owls are back in the top 10 in total hits, now sitting at No. 7 in the nation with 322. KSU also ranks at No. 30 in total runs this season with 179.
 
Tough on the Mound
Along with the offensive prowess this season, KSU has also been tough on the mound, striking out 7.9 batters per nine innings and holding a staff ERA of 3.80.
 
Small Ball
KSU has been playing small ball well this season, laying down a total of 40 sacrifice hits including 25 bunts, 15 sacrifice flies and 34 stolen bases.
 
Top Week for Pentecost
Max Pentecost hit over .500 this past week, going 10-of-18 from the plate with his A-Sun leading 11th double, his third home run, four runs scored and three RBI. Pentecost also caught four runners attempting to steal including a school record three in one game at Auburn.

Pentecost in the Nation
Pentecost now rank at No. 6 in the nation in total hits with his 48, 20th in doubles with 12 and 17th in total bases with 71 and currently holds the longest hit-streak in the A-Sun at 13 games.
 
Simmons' On Base
Kal Simmons, who sits at has also reached base in 29 of the team's 32 games, also ranks in the top 30 in hits in the country with 28 and has 13 games with multiple hits. Simmons is the only player in the KSU lineup to have started at the same position all season, filling the shortstop spot. Pentecost has seen action in all 32 as both a catcher or a designated hitter.
 
McCalvin on the Hill
Justin McCalvin has risen as one of the top relief pitchers in the land, posting a 1.08 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 33.1 innings pitched. The righty is now sixth in the nation in WHIP with a 0.68 mark.
 
Stolen Bases
Pentecost, Jacob Bruce and Bo Way have now combined for 20 stolen bases on the year, Pentecost taking nine in 10 attempts with Bruce taking six and Way earning five.
 
Sansing Closing in on 900
Head coach Mike Sansing is closing in on win number 900 at the helm of KSU baseball, currently sitting at 897 in 23 seasons with the Owls.
  
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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