Marshall University Athletics
Wednesday, May 4
Huntington, W.Va.
3:00 PM
Marshall University
vs
#5 Virginia Tech
Photo by: Jack Kelly
Marshall Welcomes No. 5 Virginia Tech
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Edwards has reached base in 53 consecutive games
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University baseball team (19-24-1) concludes a four-game home stand with a contest against the No. 5 Virginia Tech Hokies (31-10) on Wednesday afternoon at the Kennedy Center.
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Game Details vs. No. 5 VIRGINIA TECH
Stream: ESPN+
Live Stats: Sidearm
Date/Time: Wednesday May 4 at 3 p.m. ET
Place: Huntington, W.Va. (Kennedy Center YMCA)
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Have You Heard
Luke Edwards leads the team with a .344 batting average, 63 hits, 39 runs scored, 40 RBI and 11 homers. The junior's 59 hits sit in a tie for second most in Conference USA. He has reached base in 53 consecutive games.
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Ryan Leitch has a team-best 14 doubles, ranking in a tie for fifth in the league.
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Kyle Schaefer has been issued 30 free passes this to lead Marshall, tied for ninth most in the conference.
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Jeffrey Purnell has 63 strikeouts this season, tied for sixth most in C-USA.
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Geordon Blanton is 16-for-17 on stolen base attempts ranking in a tie for fourth in Conference USA. Blanton has 68 stolen bases in his career, second most in program history.
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Christian Lucio has three triples this season to lead Herd and are tied for third in the league.
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Scouting No. 5 Virginia Tech
The Hokies are 31-10 this season. Since their meeting with the Herd in Blacksburg, Virginia, on April 5, Virginia Tech has taken series over then-ranked No. 21 NC State, then-ranked No. 2 Miami, Boston College and then-ranked No. 11 Virginia.
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It has an ACC best 111 doubles and ranks second in home runs with 84.
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Jack Hurley leads his side with a .413 batting average and 66 hits, raking second and a tie for third in the ACC. Hurley also has an ACC best 20 doubles, fifth most in Division I baseball.
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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. No. 5 VIRGINIA TECH
Stream: ESPN+
Live Stats: Sidearm
Date/Time: Wednesday May 4 at 3 p.m. ET
Place: Huntington, W.Va. (Kennedy Center YMCA)
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Have You Heard
Luke Edwards leads the team with a .344 batting average, 63 hits, 39 runs scored, 40 RBI and 11 homers. The junior's 59 hits sit in a tie for second most in Conference USA. He has reached base in 53 consecutive games.
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Ryan Leitch has a team-best 14 doubles, ranking in a tie for fifth in the league.
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Kyle Schaefer has been issued 30 free passes this to lead Marshall, tied for ninth most in the conference.
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Jeffrey Purnell has 63 strikeouts this season, tied for sixth most in C-USA.
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Geordon Blanton is 16-for-17 on stolen base attempts ranking in a tie for fourth in Conference USA. Blanton has 68 stolen bases in his career, second most in program history.
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Christian Lucio has three triples this season to lead Herd and are tied for third in the league.
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Scouting No. 5 Virginia Tech
The Hokies are 31-10 this season. Since their meeting with the Herd in Blacksburg, Virginia, on April 5, Virginia Tech has taken series over then-ranked No. 21 NC State, then-ranked No. 2 Miami, Boston College and then-ranked No. 11 Virginia.
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It has an ACC best 111 doubles and ranks second in home runs with 84.
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Jack Hurley leads his side with a .413 batting average and 66 hits, raking second and a tie for third in the ACC. Hurley also has an ACC best 20 doubles, fifth most in Division I baseball.
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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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