Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
Evansville
Breds Travel to Evansville Tuesday
4/19/2011 11:25:02 AM | Baseball
GAME 35
MURRAY STATE vs. EVANSVILLE
April 19, 2011 • Evansville, Ind.
First Pitch
Tuesday: 6 p.m.
Series History: UE leads 32-12-0
Last Meeting: UE 14, MUR 5 (4/14/10)
Stadium: Braun Stadium (Capacity: 1,200)
Dimensions: 330 (LF), 400 (CF), 330 (RF)
Live Stats: www.GoRacers.com
MURRAY STATE THOROUGHBREDS
Overall Record: 13-19-0
Conference Record: 4-4-0
Last 5/Last 10: 0-5/2-8
Streak: Loss 5
Website: www.GoRacers.com
Head Coach: Rob McDonald
Career Record: 174-241-2 (8th year)
Record at MSU: 174-241-2 (8th year)
EVANSVILLE PURPLE ACES
Overall Record: 19-14-0
Conference Record: 1-5-0
Last 5/Last 10: 2-3/5-5
Streak: Loss 2
Website: www.gopurpleaces.com
Head Coach: Wes Carroll
Career Record: 57-57-0 (3rd year)
Record at UE: 57-57-0 (3rd year)
The Breds hit the road for their second night game in as many weeks as they travel to face Evansville Tuesday evening. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. at Braun Stadium. The two teams will play the second game of the home-and-home next Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Reagan Field.
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Breds and Purple Aces have met 44 times prior with UE holding a 32-12 advantage in the all-time series. The Purple Aces have dominated the series of late as they have won 12-straight games, dating backto the 2005 season. MSU is just 3-20 in games played in Evansville.
Probable Pitching Matchups
TUESDAY, APRIL 19
Pitcher W-L ERA K/BB
TBA
Ryan Billo (R) 2-0 3.60 11/7
vs. Evansville
The Breds have had their struggles against the Purple Aces of late as they have dropped 12-straight games to UE. MSU has not beating the Purple Aces since 2004.
Tuesday Weather
Temperatures are expected to reach the low 80s, but there is a chance of thunderstorms throughout the day.
Long Games vs. Evansville
Length of game was an issue when these two teams met a season ago. Over a two-game span that was played on back-to-back games, the teams combined to play for 7:15. The first game a 4:04 extra-inning game, and that was followed up with a 3:11 minute game the next night. All in all, the teams combined for 56 runs on 69 hits.
Tuesday Staff Day
Tuesday will be a staff day on the mound for the Breds as they will use several pitches, with no pitcher throwing more than two innings max.
Swept at Home
This weekend marked the first time in nearly four years that the Breds were swept in a three-game series at Reagan Field. The last time it happened came March 17-18 against Indiana State.
Frey Collects 100th RBI
Senior Elliot Frey drove in his 100th run in the series opener against SIU Edwardsville when he cleared the bases with a triple to center field.
Larson's Big Weekend
Cody Larson had the best weekend of his career as he went 8-for-11 with a double, triple and four RBIs against Jacksonville State. He raised his average from .260 to .344 in the series.
Take One For The Team
Center fielder Elliot Frey has no problem taking one for the team. Already the school's single season and career leader in hit by pitches, Frey is closing in on his goal of being hit by 50 pitches. After being hit at Western Kentucky, he now stands at 48 hit by pitches.
Noonan's Second Slam
Zach Noonan delivered his second grand slam of the season as he capped off a six-run first inning by hitting the first pitch he saw over the fence. Noonan also hit a grand slam in the opener against North Dakota State. It marks the second-straight season a Bred has hit two grand slams in a season, after Wes Cunningham did it in 2010.
On Deck
The Breds return to Ohio Valley Conference action as they travel to face Eastern Illinois on April 22-23. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. both days.
