CLINTON, S.C. – The Towson baseball team returns to action Friday afternoon as they open a three-game series at Presbyterian. The series gets underway Friday at 2 p.m., and continues with a 2 p.m. first pitch Saturday and a 1 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
The Tigers enter the weekend with a 0-3 record, while the Blue Hose start play at 1-2. PC dropped games to Michigan State and Furman, while defeating Fordham.
Pitching MatchupsFriday, February 26LHP
Matt Golczewski (0-0, 2.25 ERA vs. RHP Tanner Chock (0-1, 20.25 ERA)
Saturday, February 27RHP
Austin Clark (0-1, 14.73 ERA) vs. LHP Brian Kehner (1-0, 1.69 ERA)
Sunday, February 28RHP
Kevin Ross (0-0, 15.00 ERA) vs. RHP Ryan Hedrick (0-0, 8.10 ERA)
Series HistoryThe weekend series will mark the first time the two teams will meet on the diamond. Towson is no stranger to Big South Conference baseball as the Tigers spent three years (1993-95) in the league.
Palacios' Strong DebutFreshman
Richie Palacios had a smooth transition to the college game as he went 5-for-11 (.455) with a double, four RBIs and three runs scored. He also drew three walks.
Fresh(men) FacesThe Tigers lineup featured a quartet of freshmen in the lineup on opening day. Catcher
Trey Martinez, shortstop
Richie Palacios, left field
Clark Clatchey and designated hitter
Cuinn Mullins all got the start on opening day.
Jay Sanford also earned a start in the series finale. First baseman
Richard Miller will make his collegiate debut this weekend.
Late Inning Beer(s)Senior
Paul Beers returned to the mound for the first time since the 2013 season when he entered the series finale at New Mexico State in the seventh inning. He allowed a base hit, but retired the other two hitters he faced in his return.
On DeckThe Tigers close out their nine-game road swing at the Wake Forest Invitational March 4-6. Towson takes on Wake Forest Friday at 6 p.m. The Tigers will also face Richmond (Saturday, 6 p.m.) and Harvard (Sunday, 10 a.m.).
