BOSTON, Md. – The Towson University baseball team closes out its busy month of April with a three-game Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) series at league-leading Northeastern on April 27-29. The series opener is set for 2:30 p.m., with Saturday's game set for 2 p.m. and a 1 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
 
Probable Pitching Matchups
Friday, April 27
RHP Alex Cuas (0-3, 9.47 ERA) vs. RHP Tyler Brown (4-3, 5.40 ERA)
 
Saturday, April 28
LHP David Marriggi (3-4, 3.79 ERA) vs. RHP Brian Christian (1-5, 7.16 ERA)
 
Sunday, April 29
RHP Michael Adams (3-4, 3.92 ERA) vs. LHP Sean Mellen (9-1, 1.94 ERA)
 
Weekend Weather
The forecast is calling for rain during the day on Friday with temperatures near 60. Saturday is calling for highs in the upper 60s with highs in the upper 50s for Sunday.
 
Series History vs. Northeastern
The Tigers and Huskies have met 56 times prior on the diamond with NU holding a 30-26 advantage in the all-time series. The Huskies have won five of the last six meetings.
 
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. He now holds the school's single season (2016) and career records.
 
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
 
Watters Shuts Down UNCW
Matt Watters had his best outing as a Tiger at UNCW as the right hander allowed just one hit and struck out five over four shutout innings.
 
On Deck
The Tigers return home to take on George Washington and George Mason on May 1-2. Both games are set for a 3 p.m. first pitch at Schuerholz Park.