SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel Baseball returns to action on Friday and Saturday (Mar. 13/14) afternoon, taking on the York Panthers in Nebraska for another road KCAC series.
First pitch for Evangel's doubleheader on Friday is set for 1:00 p.m., with Saturday's nine-inning matchup beginning at 12:00 p.m.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel leads York all-time, 6-2, taking the series last season, 2-1. (4-3 & 10-9 wins, 21-12 loss)
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel is currently 11-14 this season, as the Valor are coming off an upset win at home over the (RV) Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles, 14-12.
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Quentin Edwards leads Evangel in batting average (.413) and home runs (5), while Evan Jno-Baptiste leads EU in runs (26), doubles (8), and RBIs (27).
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Heath Perry has drawn a team high 20 walks so far this season.
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Riley Fuller leads EU in innings pitched (31.0), while Mason Reilly leads the Valor in ERA (1.35), earning his first win of the season last weekend.
UP NEXT
Evangel returns home next Tuesday (Mar. 17) afternoon, taking on the Avila Eagles at 2:00 p.m. in Springfield for a nine-inning matchup.
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