BALTIMORE, Md. – The Towson University baseball team will make the short trip down I-695 to take on UMBC Wednesday night at 6 p.m.
Pitching Matchup
RHP
Kody Reeser (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. TBA
Midweek Weather
The forecast is calling for rain during the day with temperatures in the upper 60s.
Series History vs. UMBC
The Tigers hold a 38-35-1 advantage in the all-time series. UMBC won the earlier meeting this year. Towson walked away with a 7-3 victory in extra innings at UMBC last season.
Stolen Base Record
Shortstop
Richie Palacios became Towson's all-time leader in stolen bases with his 70th stolen base in the second game against UNCW.
Chasing 200
Richie Palacios is closing in on joining the 200-hit club at Towson. He enters the week with 198 career hits. When reached, Palacios will become the first player to reach 200 hits in only three seasons.
Scoring Early
The Tigers scored at least one run in the first inning in all three games at UNCW. It is the second time this season they have scored in the first inning in three-straight games, and the first time in a CAA series since James Madison May 5-7, 2017.
Marriggi Climbs Strikeout List
Senior
David Marriggi is quietly climbing his way up the career strikeout list. He is currently tied with Jay Eck for seventh place on the list with 163.
Strikeouts
Tyler Austin (2009-12)_________ 218
Jim Garland (1967-70)_________ 178
Bryan Simmering (1999-2001)___ 176
Mike Vota (1992-95)__________ 172
Chris Nabholz (1986-88)________ 170
Chris Rhoades (2003-06)_______ 166
David Marriggi (2015-18)_______ 163
Jay Eck (1986-89)_____________ 163
On Deck
The Tigers play their fourth-straight CAA series on the road as they travel to face Northeastern on April 27-29. The series opener is set for 2:30 p.m.