Marshall University Athletics
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Herd Welcomes Mountaineers to Huntington
3/28/2022 4:40:00 PM | Baseball
First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University baseball team (12-11-1) is set to host the West Virginia Mountaineers (13-8) on Tuesday afternoon at the Kennedy Center.
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Game Details vs. WVU
Stream: YouTube
Live Stats: Sidearm
Dates/Times: Tuesday Mar. 29 at 3 p.m.
Place: Huntington, W.Va. (YMCA Kennedy Center)
Have You Heard
Ryan Leitch has a team-high 25 RBI and has the team lead in doubles with eight this season.
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Kyle Schaefer and Luke Edwards have each launched a five home runs this season, tied for the most on the squad. Edwards also has a team-leading .348 batting average and 32 hits.
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Geordon Blanton is 11-for-12 in stolen-base attempts this year to lead Conference USA.
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Among eligible pitchers, Jeffrey Purnell leads Marshall with a 2.91 ERA, three wins and 46 strikeouts.
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Probable starting pitcher Ryan Capuano has 33 strikeouts in 23.1 innings pitched this season. The junior was the winning pitcher in a 7-1 victory over WVU at the Kennedy Center last season with 3.1 hitless innings pitched.
Scouting WVU
The Mountaineers are coming off a series sweep of the Youngstown State Penguins.
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WVU enters the week ranked third nationally and first in the Big 12 Conference in stolen bases, with 79.
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The Mountaineers have stolen multiple bases in 16 of their 21 games so far this season.
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For all of the latest information on the Marshall baseball team, follow the Herd on Twitter @HerdBaseball, on Instagram at HerdBSB, and at www.herdzone.com.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules, and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
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Game Details vs. WVU
Stream: YouTube
Live Stats: Sidearm
Dates/Times: Tuesday Mar. 29 at 3 p.m.
Place: Huntington, W.Va. (YMCA Kennedy Center)
Have You Heard
Ryan Leitch has a team-high 25 RBI and has the team lead in doubles with eight this season.
Â
Kyle Schaefer and Luke Edwards have each launched a five home runs this season, tied for the most on the squad. Edwards also has a team-leading .348 batting average and 32 hits.
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Geordon Blanton is 11-for-12 in stolen-base attempts this year to lead Conference USA.
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Among eligible pitchers, Jeffrey Purnell leads Marshall with a 2.91 ERA, three wins and 46 strikeouts.
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Probable starting pitcher Ryan Capuano has 33 strikeouts in 23.1 innings pitched this season. The junior was the winning pitcher in a 7-1 victory over WVU at the Kennedy Center last season with 3.1 hitless innings pitched.
Scouting WVU
The Mountaineers are coming off a series sweep of the Youngstown State Penguins.
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WVU enters the week ranked third nationally and first in the Big 12 Conference in stolen bases, with 79.
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The Mountaineers have stolen multiple bases in 16 of their 21 games so far this season.
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For all of the latest information on the Marshall baseball team, follow the Herd on Twitter @HerdBaseball, on Instagram at HerdBSB, and at www.herdzone.com.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules, and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
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