TOWSON, Md. – The Towson Tigers baseball team will welcome CAA-newcomer Elon to Schuerholz Park for the first time April 17-19.  The three-game series is set to get underway Friday at 3 p.m., and continue with a 2 p.m. first pitch Saturday and a 1 p.m. matinee Sunday.
 
The Series
The two teams are meeting for the first time as conference opponents.  The teams have met six times prior, with Elon holding a 5-1 advantage.  The teams played single games during the 2001, 2002 and 2010 seasons, before playing a three-game series in Elon, N.C. 
 
Pitching Matchup
Friday, April 17
RHP Nick Cioffi (0-1, 5.44 ERA) vs. RHP Matt Harris (4-2, 5.32 ERA)
 
Saturday, April 18
RHP Kevin Ross (1-4, 4.97 ERA) vs. TBA
 
Sunday, April 19
RHP Lee Lawler (1-4, 5.82 ERA) vs. Lucas Bakker (3-4, 5.64 ERA)
 
Turn the Calendar Over
As the calendar turned over into April, the Towson offense has heated up.  Through 10 games this month, the Tigers are hitting .363 as a team and have scored 101 runs.  Towson has outscored its opponents by 19 runs and is 5-3-2 during the month.
 
2-Out RBIs
The Tigers offense has done a lot damage with two outs this season.  On the year, Towson has collected 94 RBIs with two outs.  Chris Henze leads the way with 15 two-our RBIs, while Peter Bowles has driven 14 and Brady Policelli 13.  As a team, the Tigers are hitting .308 with two outs.
 
One-Run Games
The Towson Tigers have been involved in 10 one-run games this season.  Unfortunately, the Tigers are just 2-8 in those contests.  Of the 10 one-run games, five have come in conference play (1-4).
 
And the Winner is…it's a tie
Over the last week, Towson has been involved in two games that have ended in a tie due to darkness.  It marks the first tie for the Tigers since they tied Navy during the 2011 season.  It is also the 10^th tie in the coaching tenure for Mike Gottlieb at Towson.
 
On Deck
The Tigers welcome George Washington to Schuerholz Park April 21.  First pitch is set for 3:30 p.m.