WILMINGTON, N.C. – The Towson University baseball team heads back on the road as the Tigers travel to face UNCW April 20-22. The series opener is set for 6 p.m. Friday night, with a 2 p.m. start set for Saturday and Sunday.
Probably Pitching Matchups
Friday, April 20
RHP
Alex Cuas (0-2, 9.60 ERA) vs. RHP Alex Royalty (3-4, 4.41 ERA)
Saturday, April 21
LHP
David Marriggi (2-4, 4.13 ERA) vs. RHP Landen Roupp (0-1, 3.03 ERA)
Sunday, April 22
RHP
Michael Adams (3-3, 3.70 ERA) vs. RHP Gage Herring (2-0, 2.08 ERA)
Weekend Weather
The forecast is calling for temperatures in the mid to upper 60s for all three games of the series.
Series History vs. UNCW
The Tigers and Seahawks have met 59 times prior with UNCW holding a 41-18 advantage in the series. Towson has lost each of the last three series, including being swept in their last visit to Wilmington.
Stolen Base Record
Shortstop
Richie Palacios needs one more stolen base to take over as the school's all-time leader in career stolen bases. Palacios is currently tied with Shane Justis (2002-05) with 69 career stolen bases.
Chasing 200
Richie Palacios is closing in on joining the 200-hit club at Towson. He enters the weekend with 196 career hits. When reached, Palacios will become the first player to reach 200 hits in only three seasons.
Seils Earns First Career Win
Freshman
Josh Seils picked up his first career win when he gave up two runs over five innings against Delaware State.
Burke Joins Home Run Clulb
Logan Burke delivered his first home run of the season with a three-run shot against Delaware State. He becomes the seventh different player to hit a home this season.
Multiple Shutouts
The Tigers posted their second shutout of the season at The Citadel. It marks the first time the Tigers had multiplel shutouts in a season since posting two during the 2014 season.
On Deck
The Tigers make the short trip across town to take on UMBC on April 25. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.