SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel Baseball returns to action on Saturday and Sunday (Mar. 7/8) afternoon, taking on the Southwestern College Moundbuilders in Springfield, after the series was moved due to inclement weather in Kansas.
First pitch for Evangel's doubleheader on Saturday is set for 1:00 p.m., with Sunday's nine-inning matchup begins at 1:00 p.m. Due to the quick turnaround, this weekend's series will not be streamed. Stats will become available at the conclusion of each game.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel trails Southwestern all-time, 9-10, dropping the series last year by scores of 7-5 and 8-4, taking an 11-9 lone win.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel is currently 8-13 this season, as the Valor are coming off a home split with the Bobcats, taking a win in game two, 10-9.
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Evan Jno-Baptiste leads Evangel in batting average (.378), runs scored (22), and RBIs (19).
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Heath Perry has drawn a team high 14 walks so far this season.
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Isaac Daley and Riley Fuller are the only two Evangel athletes to throw over 20 innings so far this season, as Fuller has thrown 28.2 innings with a 2.83 ERA, while Daley has thrown 20.2 innings with a 2.18 ERA.
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Mason Reilly has been solid out of the pen for Evangel, currently with a 2.03 ERA over six appearances.
UP NEXT
Evangel remains at home, hosting the (RV) Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles on Tuesday (Mar. 10) afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in Springfield.
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