TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University baseball team begins a five-game home stand with a pair of midweek games against George Washington and George Mason on May 1-2. First pitch for both games set for 3 p.m.
 
Probable Pitching Matchups
Tuesday, May 1
RHP Kody Reeser (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. LHP Kevin Hodgson (1-0, 7.03 ERA)
 
Wednesday, May 2
RHP Josh Seils (1-1, 9.61 ERA) vs. LHP Brian Marconi (2-1, 5.52 ERA)
 
Midweek Weather
The forecast is calling for temperatures approaching 80 degrees on Tuesday and in the mid-80s on Wednesday.
 
Series History vs. GW
The Tigers and Colonials have met 64 times prior with GW holding the 34-28-2 advantage in the series. TU won the last meeting at Schuerholz Park.
 
Series History vs. George Mason
The teams have been evenly matched throughout the series as the Patriots hold a slim 39-37-1 advantage, including a win earlier this season.
 
vs. the Atlantic 10
This week marks the seventh and eighth games against teams from the Atlantic 10 this season. So far, Towson is 0-6 against the A-10.
 
Mr. 200
Richie Palacios doubled to left center in his first at bat in the series finale at Northeastern to record the 200th hit of his career. In doing so, he became the first Tiger to reach the milestone in his junior season.
 
Weyman's Return Home
Gavin Weyman made his return to his home state last weekend and did not disappoint. The Massachusetts native did not allow a run over three shutout innings in the series finale. He finished with five strikeouts, including striking out three in a row after loading the bases with no outs.
 
Lennox Hates to See Calendar Change
Billy Lennox is one player who is not excited to see the calendar change to May. He reached safely in the final 18 games of April and hit .377 with four doubles, one triple and 11 RBIs during the month.
 
On Deck
The Tigers continue their five-game home stand as they welcome the College of Charleston on May 4-6. Saturday will serve as Alumni Day at Schuerholz Park.