By: Michael Goss
KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State baseball welcomes #10 Georgia to Stillwell Stadium on Tuesday, Apr. 12 for an RPI Top-10 battle. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and will be broadcasted on ESPN+.
The Rundown
Matchup: #10 University of Georgia Bulldogs (24-8)
at Kennesaw State Owls (21-9)
Date: Apr. 12
Site: Stillwell Stadium; Kennesaw, Ga.
Game Notes: KSU |
UGA
TV: ESPN+
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Parking: East Deck or the Student Center Visitor Lot –
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Probable Starters
First Pitch: 7:00 p.m.
KSU: Makenzie Stills (1-0, 12.1 IP, 5.11 ERA)
UGA: Coleman Willis (1-0, 11.1IP, 6.35 ERA)
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RPI TOP-10 MATCHUP
Prior to Tuesday's game, Kennesaw State currently sits 10th in the RPI poll and has the 20th-ranked strength of schedule in Division I baseball. Georgia enters at 4th in the RPI with the 11th-toughest schedule.
HOW SWEEP IT IS
After sweeping Stetson over the weekend, Kennesaw State has collected three ASUN Conference sweeps on the season. KSU opened conference play by sweeping Jacksonville and North Florida in weeks one and two. Last weekend, the Stetson sweep allowed the Owls to be the first team in the ASUN to reach the 10-win mark.
CYCLING INTO THE RECORD BOOKS... TWICE
Against No. 12 Georgia Tech on Mar. 23,
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. Two games later, Hatcher hit for the cycle again in a 4-for-6 performance versus UNF.
2 GETS #200
In a 4-for-6 performance against No. 12 Georgia Tech, senior
Tyler Simon became the 10th player in KSU history to reach the 200-hit milestone. The shortstop achieved the feat in his 191st game wearing the Black and Gold.
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 25-game hit streak heading into Tuesday.
MONEY TIME
Donovan Cash has exploded onto the scene in his first year as a starter. The first baseman leads the team in multi-hit performances with 14 and ranks second with a .367 average. Cash rides an eight-game hit streak into tonight's game.
#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 26 starts. Mimbs has scored 11 runs in the last 12 games.
BLAZING BATS
The bats have been on fire for the KSU offense through the first part of the new season. The Owls are averaging 10.4 hits per game and 6.7 runs scored through the first 30 contests. From Mar. 23 – Apr. 2, Kennesaw State posted a seven-game stretch with 11-or-more hits.
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.
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.
PARKING INFORMATION
Due to the anticipation of a large crowd, fans are encouraged to park in the East Deck or the Student Center Visitor Lot. Kennesaw State Athletics has arranged for BoB buses to pick up fans from the parking lot directly next to the Siegel Student Recreation and Activities Center which is located at the end of Kennesaw State University Road. Signage will be on-site to help direct fans to the bus location.
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IT'S T-SHIRT TIME
Kennesaw State baseball is proud to announce that Tuesday's game will be another shirt swap event. The first 150 students who bring another team's shirt to the game will receive a limited edition KSU vs. UGA shirt.
ON DECK
KSU and Liberty faceoff at Stillwell Stadium for a three-game ASUN Conference series set to begin on Thursday, Apr. 14. First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
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