Marshall University Athletics
Tuesday, May 2
Charleston, W.Va.
6:00 PM
Marshall University
vs
Virginia Tech
Photo by: Jack Kelly
Herd Baseball Readies for Pair of Midweek Games Against Virginia Tech
5/1/2023 3:29:00 PM | Baseball
Tuesday in Charleston, Wednesday in Blacksburg
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University baseball team (16-25) prepares for a home-and-home pair of midweek contests against the Virginia Tech Hokies (25-16). Tuesday's contest is scheduled to be played in Charleston, West Virginia, with Wednesday's matchup scheduled in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Game Details vs. Virginia Tech
Live Stats
ESPN+ - Tuesday at 6 p.m. EST – Charleston, West Virginia (GoMart Ballpark)
Game Details at Virginia Tech
Live Stats
ACCN+ - Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST – Blacksburg, Virginia (English Field at Atlantic Bank Union Park)
Have You Heard
Owen Ayers ranks second in the Sun Belt, 21st nationally, with 18 doubles this season. He sits four from tying and five from breaking Eric Pinkerton's single-season program record of 22 set in 2000. Ayers also leads Marshall with seven homers and 31 RBI this season.
With 54 hits and 13 stolen bases, Luke Edwards leads MU in both categories. The Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, native ranks third all-time in program history with 236 hits and fourth in RBI with 132.
Daniel Carinci's .311 batting average leads the squad as the native of Ajax, Ontario, Canada, is on an eight-game hitting streak.
Scouting Virginia Tech
The Hokies are coming off a being swept in a doubleheader by the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday.
VT leads the country in fielding percentage at .984.
Jack Hurley has a team-best 49 hits, 15 homers and 14 doubles this season as Carson DeMartini leads Virginia Tech with 44 RBI.
For all the latest information about Marshall baseball, follow @HerdBaseball on Twitter and @herdbsb on Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS and Android.
Game Details vs. Virginia Tech
Live Stats
ESPN+ - Tuesday at 6 p.m. EST – Charleston, West Virginia (GoMart Ballpark)
Game Details at Virginia Tech
Live Stats
ACCN+ - Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST – Blacksburg, Virginia (English Field at Atlantic Bank Union Park)
Have You Heard
Owen Ayers ranks second in the Sun Belt, 21st nationally, with 18 doubles this season. He sits four from tying and five from breaking Eric Pinkerton's single-season program record of 22 set in 2000. Ayers also leads Marshall with seven homers and 31 RBI this season.
With 54 hits and 13 stolen bases, Luke Edwards leads MU in both categories. The Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, native ranks third all-time in program history with 236 hits and fourth in RBI with 132.
Daniel Carinci's .311 batting average leads the squad as the native of Ajax, Ontario, Canada, is on an eight-game hitting streak.
Scouting Virginia Tech
The Hokies are coming off a being swept in a doubleheader by the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday.
VT leads the country in fielding percentage at .984.
Jack Hurley has a team-best 49 hits, 15 homers and 14 doubles this season as Carson DeMartini leads Virginia Tech with 44 RBI.
For all the latest information about Marshall baseball, follow @HerdBaseball on Twitter and @herdbsb on Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS and Android.
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