Tuesday, March 19
East Lansing, Mich.
4 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Michigan State
Photo by: Mikayla Hogan
'Dons Game at Michigan State Moved up to Tuesday
3/18/2024 3:48:00 PM | Baseball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Mastodons (8-13) square off with their second Big 10 opponent of the season on Tuesday at Michigan State (7-10). The game is moved up one day due to the weather forecast on Wednesday.
Game Day Information
When: Tuesday, March 19 | 4 p.m. ET
Where: McLane Stadium at Kobs Field | East Lansing, Mich.
Live Stats: Link
Watch: Link
Listen: Link
Series History: Michigan State leads 5-1. The 'Dons won their first game over the Spartans last season on their sixth try. Braedon Blackford had three hits while Grant Thoroman and Cade Fitzpatrick each hit a home run.
Weather: High of 45/low of 30, 2% chance of rain
Probable Starters:
Purdue Fort Wayne: RHP Owen Willard
Michigan State: RHP Aaron Mishoulam
Scouting the Spartans: Michigan State took two of three in last weekend's series against Evansville. They improved to 7-10 on the season as they welcome the 'Dons to East Lansing for their fourth home game of the season. Dillion Kark is slashing .361/.360/.556 as one of Michigan State's leading hitters. With no walks on the season has accomplished the rare feat of an on-base percentage lower than his batting average.
Horizon Leaders: The 'Dons took two games in a three-game set with Youngstown State in their first weekend of Horizon League play. After the first three games, Mastodon pitchers led the league in ERA, strikeouts, walks, and hits allowed. The Mastodon hitters were impressive too and now lead the league in runs, RBIs, and steals. The 'Dons had 35 hits in the final two games of the series.
Justin Time: Freshman Justin Osterhouse leads the team in hitting at .378. He has six home runs over the last eight games. He will enter Tuesday's game with a 10-game hit streak including multiple hits in five of the games.
High Leverage: Kevin Fee has been the Mastodons' go-to reliever so far this season. He's made the seventh most mound appearances in the country with 11. With 72 career appearances, Fee needs just seven more to break the school record of 78. Fee owns a 3.66 ERA with a 2-0 record and two saves this year.
Two B1G Games: The 'Dons take on two teams from the Big 10 this season. After taking down No. 20 Indiana a few weeks ago, Purdue Fort Wayne will look for another Big 10 win on Tuesday.
Last Time Out: The 'Dons outscored Youngstown State 33-13 last weekend on their way to winning the series over the Penguins.
Up Next: Purdue Fort Wayne opens their home slate as they host Wright State for a three-game set beginning on Friday (March 22).
Game Day Information
When: Tuesday, March 19 | 4 p.m. ET
Where: McLane Stadium at Kobs Field | East Lansing, Mich.
Live Stats: Link
Watch: Link
Listen: Link
Series History: Michigan State leads 5-1. The 'Dons won their first game over the Spartans last season on their sixth try. Braedon Blackford had three hits while Grant Thoroman and Cade Fitzpatrick each hit a home run.
Weather: High of 45/low of 30, 2% chance of rain
Probable Starters:
Purdue Fort Wayne: RHP Owen Willard
Michigan State: RHP Aaron Mishoulam
Scouting the Spartans: Michigan State took two of three in last weekend's series against Evansville. They improved to 7-10 on the season as they welcome the 'Dons to East Lansing for their fourth home game of the season. Dillion Kark is slashing .361/.360/.556 as one of Michigan State's leading hitters. With no walks on the season has accomplished the rare feat of an on-base percentage lower than his batting average.
Horizon Leaders: The 'Dons took two games in a three-game set with Youngstown State in their first weekend of Horizon League play. After the first three games, Mastodon pitchers led the league in ERA, strikeouts, walks, and hits allowed. The Mastodon hitters were impressive too and now lead the league in runs, RBIs, and steals. The 'Dons had 35 hits in the final two games of the series.
Justin Time: Freshman Justin Osterhouse leads the team in hitting at .378. He has six home runs over the last eight games. He will enter Tuesday's game with a 10-game hit streak including multiple hits in five of the games.
High Leverage: Kevin Fee has been the Mastodons' go-to reliever so far this season. He's made the seventh most mound appearances in the country with 11. With 72 career appearances, Fee needs just seven more to break the school record of 78. Fee owns a 3.66 ERA with a 2-0 record and two saves this year.
Two B1G Games: The 'Dons take on two teams from the Big 10 this season. After taking down No. 20 Indiana a few weeks ago, Purdue Fort Wayne will look for another Big 10 win on Tuesday.
Last Time Out: The 'Dons outscored Youngstown State 33-13 last weekend on their way to winning the series over the Penguins.
Up Next: Purdue Fort Wayne opens their home slate as they host Wright State for a three-game set beginning on Friday (March 22).
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