EVANSVILLE - Facing their third-straight Big Ten opponent in a weekend series, the University of Evansville baseball team plays host to Michigan State this weekend, beginning with game one on Friday at 6 PM at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium in Evansville.
Previewing the Matchup: Michigan State
- The Aces and Spartans have only met three times in series history with Evansville owning a 2-1 advantage in the all-time series.
- Evansville captured the lone series between the two sides back from March 18-20, 2011, with UE capturing the second and third games of the series for a 2-1 win.
- This weekend's series represents the first tru home series for the Aces since Feb. 26-27 against Dayton.
- UE's offense has hit its stride as of late, averaging 9.6 runs per contest over the last nine games. During that nine-game stretch, Evansville has tallied double-digit runs in four contests, including 10 in its most recent contest, a 10-5 win over Austin Peay on Tuesday night.
Shallenberger's On Fire
- No phrase has better represented a batter's current state than "Mark Shallenberger is on fire".
- The junior jumped above .400 on the season with a three-for-three performance at the plate on Tuesday against Austin Peay.
- Shallenberger has reached safely in 22-straight games and is hitting .500 over the last five games.
Turning Two
- As has been true over the past two seasons, the Aces middle infield has been one of its most consistent strong points.
- Evansville has turned 22 double plays on the season, many orchestrated by shortstop Simon Scherry, second baseman Brent Widder, and first baseman Tanner Craig.
- The 22 double plays in 2022 put Evansville 15th in the nation in the category.
Promotions
- This weekend, Evansville is hosting Azzip Kids Club Weekend!
- Each day this weekend, Azzip Kids Club members get free admission to the series and up to two guardians of Azzip Kids Club members can purchase $5 tickets to the games.
- At the concessions stand, hotdogs are just $1 on Saturday and on Sunday, sodas are 2 for $3 and beer is just 2 for $6!
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