Marshall University Athletics
Thursday, May 19
Huntington, W.Va.
3:00 PM
Marshall University
vs
FAU
Photo by: Jack Kelly
Herd Closes Season with Home Series Against FAU
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Edwards has reached base in 61 consecutive games
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University baseball team (20-31-1, 9-18 C-USA) hosts the Florida Atlantic Owls (31-21, 16-11 C-USA) for its final series of the regular season beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday.
Game Details vs. FAU
Stream: YouTube
Live Stats: Sidearm
Date/Time: Thursday May 18 at 3 p.m., Friday May 19 at 1 p.m., Saturday May 20 1 p.m.
Place: Huntington, W. Va. (YMCA Kennedy Center)
Have You Heard
Luke Edwards leads the team with a .373 batting average, 81 hits, 43 runs scored, 50 RBI and 12 homers. The junior's 81 hits lead Conference USA and his .373 batting average ranks third. The Myrtle Beach, S.C., native has reached base in 61 consecutive games.
Ryan Leitch has a team-best 16 doubles, ranking in a tie for eighth in the league.
Jeffrey Purnell has 71 strikeouts this season, eighth most in C-USA.
Geordon Blanton is 16-for-17 on stolen base attempts ranking in a tie for fifth in Conference USA. Blanton has 68 stolen bases in his career, second most in program history.
Christian Lucio has three triples this season to lead Herd and are tied for fourth in the league.
Scouting FAU
The Owls are 31-21 this season and are coming off a series loss to Charlotte last weekend.
Nolan Schanuel leads FAU with a .362 batting average and is second in hits with 72. Both marks rank second in Conference USA.
Gabriel Rincones has a team-best 74 hits, third most in the conference, 17 homers and 62 RBI.
Friday's probable starter Hunter Cooley has struck out 69 batters in 91.0 innings. Cooley has a 7-4 record.
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!
Game Details vs. FAU
Stream: YouTube
Live Stats: Sidearm
Date/Time: Thursday May 18 at 3 p.m., Friday May 19 at 1 p.m., Saturday May 20 1 p.m.
Place: Huntington, W. Va. (YMCA Kennedy Center)
Have You Heard
Luke Edwards leads the team with a .373 batting average, 81 hits, 43 runs scored, 50 RBI and 12 homers. The junior's 81 hits lead Conference USA and his .373 batting average ranks third. The Myrtle Beach, S.C., native has reached base in 61 consecutive games.
Ryan Leitch has a team-best 16 doubles, ranking in a tie for eighth in the league.
Jeffrey Purnell has 71 strikeouts this season, eighth most in C-USA.
Geordon Blanton is 16-for-17 on stolen base attempts ranking in a tie for fifth in Conference USA. Blanton has 68 stolen bases in his career, second most in program history.
Christian Lucio has three triples this season to lead Herd and are tied for fourth in the league.
Scouting FAU
The Owls are 31-21 this season and are coming off a series loss to Charlotte last weekend.
Nolan Schanuel leads FAU with a .362 batting average and is second in hits with 72. Both marks rank second in Conference USA.
Gabriel Rincones has a team-best 74 hits, third most in the conference, 17 homers and 62 RBI.
Friday's probable starter Hunter Cooley has struck out 69 batters in 91.0 innings. Cooley has a 7-4 record.
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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