By: Michael Goss
KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State baseball begins a three-game ASUN Conference series at Stetson on Friday, Apr. 8. The two teams meet for the first time since 2019, with the Owls holding a 22-20 lead in the all-time series.
The Rundown
Matchup: Kennesaw State Owls (18-9, 7-2 ASUN) at Stetson Hatters (16-12, 4-5 ASUN)
Dates: Apr. 8-10
Site: Melching Field at Conrad Park; DeLand, Fla
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Probable Starters
GAME ONE – Friday
First Pitch: 6:30 p.m.
KSU: Jack Myers (2-1, 36.0 IP, 4.00 ERA)
STET: Nick Durgin (1-1, 17.1 IP, 4.67 ERA)
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GAME TWO – Saturday
First Pitch: 6:30 p.m.
KSU: John Bezdicek (3-1, 31.2 IP, 3.13 ERA)
STET: Jonathan Gonzalez (3-4 40.0 IP, 5.85 ERA)
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GAME THREE – Sunday
First Pitch: 1:00 p.m.
KSU: TBD
STET: Cole Stallings (5-1, 42.0, 2.36 ERA)
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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 this weekend.
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 the series.
#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 welcomes the University of Georgia to Stillwell Stadium on Tuesday, Apr. 12 for an in-state matchup. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and will be broadcasted on ESPN+.
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