Marshall Set for Midweek Clash Against Ohio

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University baseball team (14-18-1) readies for a contest against the Ohio Bobcats (13-14) on Tuesday afternoon at the Kennedy Center.

Game Details vs. Ohio
Stream: Stream
Live Stats: Sidearm
Date/Time: Tuesday Apr. 12 at 3 p.m. ET
Place: Huntington, W.Va. (Kennedy Center)

Have You Heard
Luke Edwards leads Marshall in batting average (.345), hits (48), runs scored (31) and total bases (77). The junior has reached base safely in 42 consecutive games. Edwards' 48 hits are tied for third most in Conference USA, while his .345 batting average and 31 runs scored places him 12th in the conference.

Ryan Leitch has 10 doubles to lead the squad and has a team-best 31 RBI this season, tied for 9th in C-USA. Leitch and Edwards each hit their seventh home run of the season over the weekend as they're tied for the team lead.

Geordon Blanton is 11 for 12 in stolen-base attempts this season, currently tied for fourth most in the league.

Travis Sankovich has drawn 23 walks this season, tied for seventh most in C-USA.

Starting pitcher Jeffrey Purnell sits in a tie for fifth in Conference USA with 53 strikeouts. 13 of his strikeouts have been looking. The senior right-handed pitcher has a 4-2 record and a 3.64 ERA, the 10th best ERA in the conference.

Scouting Ohio
The Bobcats split a four-game series with the Toledo Rockets over the weekend.

Colin Kasperbauer has a team-best .374 batting average this season in 25 games.

Spencer Harbert has launched seven homers this season to lead Ohio as Mason Minzey leads his side with 28 RBI.

The Bobcats are 7-9 in Mid-American Conference play this season.

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