Pioneer Baseball Starts South Division Play with the University of Charleston

4/6/2023 11:29:00 AM

By: GSU Sports Information

GLENVILLE, W.Va. - Glenville State Baseball begins inter-division play this Friday against the University of Charleston. Last Year's four-game series against the Golden Eagles was crucial for the Pioneers propelling the GSU into the postseason conversation. While Glenville currently sits fourth in their division, this year's four-game series can provide the Pioneers with a similar outlook.

Game Information

GSU Vs. UC | April 7th, 2023 | 1:00 PM (DH)
Glenville State (13-6) | University of Charleston (22-6)
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GSU Vs. UC | April 8th, 2023 | 1:00 PM (DH)
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A Look at Your Pioneers

Glenville enters this weekend's conference action winning four of their last five. Since the start of MEC play the Pioneer's batting average has improved. Against league opponents, GSU is hitting .284 as a team. Glenville State has also been disciplined at the plate getting on base 123 times by walks which is the third most in the league.

Since the start of the conference portion of their schedule, the Pioneer's bullpen still has been towards the top of the MEC. Glenville through 15 conference contests has recorded the second most strikeouts. Chase Swain during this time has picked up three wins for GSU. Against Swain opponents have a batting average of .211.which is the ninth-best in the league.

Glenville by the Numbers

64: Diego Tamariz and Chase Swain have combined for 64 strikeouts in MEC play
.452: Mash Lohr sits ninth in the conference for on-base percentage.
14: Matthew Mangum has stolen the second most basses in the MEC.
8: Carlos De Jesus has caught the second most runners in the conference.

A Look at the Golden Eagles

With the bats of Kyle West and Tyler Dellerman Charleston sits toward the top of the conference standings. In the South Division UC sits one game back of Concord University for first. The Golden Eagles have won eight of their last ten. During this stretch, Charleston has scored ten or more runs on five separate occasions.

Since the start of conference play UC's team batting average has jumped to .317. The Golden Eagles have hit the second-most home runs in the MEC as well. Charleston has been able to pair their suburb hitting with a solid bullpen. The Golden Eagles have the second-best ERA and produced the most saves.

Charleston by the Numbers

.743: Charleston sits last in the MEC for stolen bases against percentage.
1.396: Kyle West leads the conference in OPS.
42: Dane Skyles has produced the sixth most strikeouts in the league.
34: Tyler Dellerman ranks first in the conference for RBIs this season.

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