By: Michael Goss
KENNESAW, Ga. – For the first time since 2006, Kennesaw State baseball and Boston College are set to square off on the diamond at Stillwell Stadium this weekend. The three-game series begins on Saturay, Mar. 4 with first pitch scheduled for 12:00 p.m.
The Rundown
Matchup: Boston College Eagles (5-1) at Kennesaw State Owls (5-2)
Dates: Mar. 3-5
Site: Stillwell Stadium; Kennesaw, Ga.
TV: KSU Owl Network
Game Notes: KSU
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GAMEDAY INFORMATION
GAME ONE – Saturday
First Pitch: 12:00 p.m.
KSU: Nick Zegna
BC: Henry Leake
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GAME TWO – Saturday
First Pitch: 3:30 p.m.
KSU: Blake Wehunt
BC: Chris Flynn
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GAME THREE – Sunday
First Pitch: 12:00 p.m.
KSU: Braden Osbolt
BC: John West
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TOP-5 OFFENSE
After last weekend's series with LIU, the KSU offense ranked top five in the country in multiple categories. The team was third in on base percentage (.491), fourth in batting average (.366) and fifth in runs-per-game (11.7).
SCORCHING BATS
The Owls' offense compiled 46 runs and 46 hits in their three-game series against LIU (Feb. 24-26). KSU connected for seven home runs on the weekend, with two triples and eight doubles. In game two, KSU scored 19 runs to post the second most in a single game in the last five seasons behind the 23 it scored last year versus Stetson (May 13, 2022).
CASH MONEY
Donovan Cash put together an incredible weekend against LIU (Feb. 24-26). The KSU first baseman homered in all three games and finished the series 8-for-14 with 10 RBI to earn ASUN Conference Player of the Week honors. He has also recorded an RBI in seven-straight games.
OPENING WEEKEND SUCCESS
Over the last decade, KSU baseball has posted success on Opening Weekend. Since 2012, the Owls have collected a record of 25-14 in their first series of a new season. This season, KSU took two-of-three over New Orleans and averaged eight runs per game.
DIAMOND DEBUTS
The Owls feature many new faces on the diamond in the 2023 campaign. 21 out of the 37 players on this year's squad are in their first season with KSU baseball. This accounts for 57% of the team's roster.
THE BABY OWLS
During Opening Weekend, Kennesaw State baseball played 14 student-athletes who were either freshmen or sophomores. The underclassmen consisted of eight position players and six pitchers that took the field during the three-game series. Of the 14, seven were true freshmen.
FRESHMAN PHENOMS
Coach Coe and his staff focused on recruiting high school talent during their first, full, recruiting cycle at Kennesaw State. The class features 13 true freshmen and were ranked as the No. 57 class out of 302 Division I programs by Perfect Game USA. Two of these players,
Jackson Chirello and
Tanner Franklin, were also named to the Perfect Game Top 100 Freshmen List prior to the season.
PRESEASON ACCOLADES
Second baseman
Zac Corbin was the lone Owl selected to the 2023 ASUN Preseason All-Conference Team. The Jefferson, Ga. native started 59 games in 2022 and compiled a .304 batting average with six home runs, 10 doubles, one triple and 37 RBI. KSU was also picked to finish second in the ASUN Baseball Preseason Coaches Poll.
ON DECK
KSU baseball is back in action next Tuesday, Mar. 7 as the team travels to Georgia State for a midweek matchup. First pitch is set for 4:00 p.m. at the GSU Baseball Complex with Kennesaw State winning six of the last seven in the series.
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