TOWSON, Md. – The Towson baseball team returns to Schuerholz Park after a nine-game road swing as it plays host to Delaware State Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m.
 
Pitching Matchup
RHP Garrett Walther (0-1, 4.80 ERA) vs. Darien Ragins (2-3, 5.77 ERA)
 
Earlier This Season…
The Tigers and Hornets are meeting for the second time this season.  On March 29, Dean Stramara set a Towson freshman record when he struck out 12 over six innings in an 8-1 victory.  Chris Henze supplied the offense by going 4-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs.
 
Walther Making 1^st Start
Right hander Garrett Walther will be making his first start of the season.  The senior has appeared in 10 games this season out of the bullpen.
 
60-Hit Club
Freshman Richie Palacios is looking to become just the fifth freshman to join the 60-hit club at Towson.  Nick Agoglia (1997) holds the freshman record with 66 hits.  Brian McKenna (2001) recorded 63 hits, Steve Farling (1991) 62 and Mark Grunberg (2015) 60.  Palacios currently has 59 hits.
 
The Need for Speed
Richie Palacios has put his name atop the Towson record books with his 29 stolen bases this season.  The freshman is tied with Shane Justis (2005) for the single-season record.  Palacios needs 13 more stolen bases to crack the single-season Top 10 in the CAA.
 
Alumni Weekend
Towson will welcome back its alumni on Saturday, March 30.  All alumni are invited back to a pregame tailgate and will be recognized as a group prior to the 2 p.m. game.
 
Ripken Cup
The battle for the Ripken Cup is set for May 4 at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen.  The Tigers and Maryland are set for a 7 p.m. first pitch.  Tickets for the game are available at ironbirdsBaseball.com or by calling 410-297-9292.  Tickets are $10 for the club level, $8 for lower reserve and $5 for upper reserve.
 
On Deck
The Tigers return to CAA action April 29-May 1 when they play host to the College of Charleston.  The series opener is set for 3 p.m.