Last weekend Ohio continued its Mid-American Conference hot streak with a three-game sweep of Toledo, which moved it back into the top four of the MAC. The Bobcats have won eight of their last nine conference matchups and eight of the last ten overall.
In nonconference action, Ohio will open its two-game season series against Marshall at home Tuesday afternoon.
Here's what to know:
Series Information
Opponent: Marshall (13-16, 4-8 Conference USA)
Location: Bob Wren Stadium
Date and time: April 11 at 6 p.m.
Live stats can be followed here
Meet the Opponent
Coach: Greg Beals (first season)
Probable Starters
Patrick Copen (2-3 4.43 ERA)
Zac Addkison (2-5 4.82 ERA)
Raymond Pacella (0-3 6.53 ERA)
Individual Statistical Leaders
ERA: Copen (4.43)
Strikeouts: Copen (55)
Batting average: Daniel Carinci (.323.)
Hits: Luke Edwards (36)
RBI: Owen Ayers (25)
Walks: Christian Lucio (16)
Home runs: Ayers and Gio Ferraro (4)
Series History
Marshall has the all-time series lead 18-14, having won eight of the last 10. The two teams split their season series in 2022, with both teams winning their home leg. The Bobcats are 10-11 against the Thundering Herd at home, compared to 3-7 on the road.
Player to Watch
Alec Patino — In last weekend’s sweep at Toledo, the junior from Sioux City, Iowa, had a combined four hits, knocked in five RBI and hit two home runs. On the season, he’s hitting .343 and has a total of 35 RBIs, along with six home runs–he has recorded at least one RBI in each of the last seven games.
