By: Michael Goss
KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State baseball hits the road again for an in-state contest against Georgia Southern. The Eagles hold the all-time lead in the series, 17-11, and are 7-5 at home inside J.I. Clements Stadium.
The Rundown
Matchup: Kennesaw State Owls (18-9) at Georgia Southern Eagles (18-10)
Date: Apr. 6
Site: J.I. Clements Stadium; Statesboro, Ga.
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Probable Starters
First Pitch: 6:00 p.m.
KSU: Makenzie Stills (1-0, 10.1 IP, 6.10 ERA)
GSU: Anthony DiMola (0-0, 7.2 IP, 4.70 ERA)
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RPI TOP-20 MATCHUP
Prior to Wednesday's game, Kennesaw State currently sits 13th in the RPI poll and has the 20th ranked strength of schedule in Division I baseball. Georgia Southern enters at 19th in the RPI with the 22nd toughest schedule.
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 22-game hit streak heading into Wednesday.
IT'S 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 12 and ranks second with a .368 average. Cash rides an eight-game hit streak into Wednesday'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 23 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 10.3 hits per game and 6.7 runs scored through the first 27 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.
ON DECK
KSU travels to Deland, Fla. for an ASUN Conference battle with Stetson (16-11, 4-5 ASUN). First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Melching Field at Conrad Park.
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