By: Michael Goss
KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State baseball and the University of North Florida are prepared for an ASUN Conference battle this weekend inside Stillwell Stadium. The Owls currently hold a 29-16 lead in the all-time series and aim to stay hot during ASUN play.
The Rundown
Matchup: North Florida Ospreys (9-13) at Kennesaw State Owls (13-7)
Dates: Mar. 25-27
Site: Stillwell Stadium; Kennesaw, Ga.
Game Notes: KSU |
UNF
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Probable Starters
GAME ONE – Friday
First Pitch: 5:00 p.m.
KSU: Jack Myers (0-1, 23.0 IP, 3.79 ERA)
UNF: Max McKinley (2-1, 28.0 IP, 3.86 ERA)
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GAME TWO – Saturday
First Pitch: 2:00 p.m.
KSU: John Bezdicek (3-1, 26.0 IP, 1.04 ERA)
UNF: Zach Chappell (0-3, 19.2 IP, 4.58 ERA)
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GAME THREE – Sunday
First Pitch: 1:00 p.m.
KSU: Connor Housley (0-1, 15.2 IP, 4.60 ERA)
UNF: Tony Roca (0-3, 33.1 IP, 4.59 ERA)
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HOT START
Kennesaw State won eight of its first 10 games this season for the first time since 2011. This feat has only been accomplished twice in the program's Division I history.
THE QUADRUPLE DOUBLE
On Mar. 18 versus Jacksonville, KSU centerfielder
Josh Hatcher became the first player in Owl history to record four doubles in one game. The leadoff hitter finished the game 5-for-5 and compiled eight hits on the series. Hatcher currently holds a 13-game hit streak heading into Tuesday.
2 GETS #200
In a 4-for-6 performance against No. 12 Georgia Tech, senior
Tyler Simon became the eighth player in KSU history to reach the 200-hit milestone. The shortstop achieved the feat in his 191st game wearing the Black and Gold.
CYCLING INTO THE RECORD BOOKS
In Wednesday's game against No. 12 Georgia Tech,
Josh Hatcher became the first Owl in the program's Division I history to hit for the cycle. Hatcher finished the game 4-for-6 with two RBI.
DIAMOND DEBUTS
The
Ryan Coe era begins with many new faces on the diamond in 2022. KSU has 23 players that are in their first year with the baseball program. This accounts for 58% of the team's roster.
MR. MULTI-HIT
Zac Corbin has put on a clinic to start the 2022 slate. The sophomore outfielder has collected hits in 14-of-20 games this season with seven multi-hit performances. Corbin is fourth on the team with a .323 average.
#HE'S-A-FRESHMAN
In the fourth game of the season,
Hudson Mimbs made the first start of his collegiate career and never looked back. The second baseman collected the first home run of his career at Troy and has compiled 16 starts.
BLAZING BATS
The bats have been on fire for the KSU offense through the first part of the new season. The Owls are averaging 9.25 hits per game and just under six runs scored through the first 20 contests.
ON DECK
KSU welcomes USC-Upstate to Stillwell Stadium on Tuesday, Mar. 29. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase by clicking
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