TOWSON, Md. – The race for the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament heats up this weekend as Towson welcomes the College of Charleston to Schuerholz Park for a three-game series April 29-May 1.  The series will get underway Friday at 3 p.m., and continue with a 2 p.m. first pitch on Saturday and a 1 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
 
Pitching Matchups
Friday, April 29
RHP Skyler Morris (2-2, 4.79 ERA) vs. RHP Nathan Helvey (4-4, 3.65 ERA)
 
Saturday, April 30
RHP Kevin Ross (2-5, 4.98 ERA) vs. RHP Bailey Ober (4-2, 3.68 ERA)
 
Sunday, May 1
TBA vs. LHP Eric Bauer (2-1, 2.18 ERA)
 
Weekend Weather
The weather could play a factor in this weekend's series.  There is a 40% chance of rain Friday afternoon, while a 90% chance of thunderstorms looms on Sunday. 
 
Alumni Game
Towson will welcome back its alumni for Saturday's game.  The alums will participate in a pregame tailgate at Schuerholz Park, before being honored on the field prior to first pitch. 
 
Series History
The Tigers have not enjoyed success in their short history with the Cougars.  Towson has lost all 10 meetings between the two schools.
 
Heading in the Wrong Direction
Just a few short weeks ago, Towson and Charleston were sitting atop the CAA standings at 5-1.  Since that time, the Tigers have gone 0-6 in CAA play, while the Cougars have gone just 1-5.
 
Chasing Another Record
Freshman Richie Palacios is chasing down the Towson freshman single-season hits record.  He currently has 60 hits, and is tied for fourth with Mark Grunberg (2015).  Nick Agoglia (1997) holds the record with 66 hits, followed by Brian McKenna (2001) with 63 and Steve Farling (1991) with 62.  Palacios already holds the single-season record with 30 stolen bases.
 
On Deck
The Tigers make the trip to Aberdeen to play Maryland in the Ripken Cup on May 4.  First pitch is set for 7 p.m. at Ripken Stadium.  Tickets can be purchased through the Aberdeen Ironbirds website, www.ironbirdsbaseball.com.