The University of Tennessee at Martin baseball team will host Southern Illinois this Tuesday, March 24, at 5 p.m. At Skyhawk Field, beginning a five-game stretch at home.
Skyhawks Look to Continue Momentum
UT Martin enters the game with a 10-13 record and currently ranks 15th nationally in stolen bases with 65. The team is also 21st in the country in doubles, having recorded 54 this season. Within the Ohio Valley Conference, the Skyhawks are fourth in batting average (.301) and slugging percentage (.456), and second in saves with six.
Several Skyhawks are leading the conference in key statistics. TJ Grines leads the Ohio Valley Conference in doubles with 10, although Ganer Anderson holds the top spot in both slugging percentage (.809) and on base percentage (.541). Andrew Davis is ranked 21st nationally in stolen bases with 16.
Pitching Prowess
On the mound, junior right-handed pitcher Jacob Sitton boasts a 2.21 earned run average, placing him fourth in the OVC. Senior righty Maxwell Schumacher has recorded 25 strikeouts, ranking sixth in the conference, over 33.2 innings pitched. Mason Little has already secured four saves this season, a total that ranks eighth in the Skyhawks’ single-season record list.
Southern Illinois (9-13) is coming off a three-game series against UIC. The Salukis have a .276 batting average, ranking third in the Missouri Valley Conference, and their team ERA is 5.65, placing them third in the same conference. Tim Simay has 29 hits, and Andrew Evans leads the MVC with 35 strikeouts.
UT Martin previously defeated Southern Illinois 7-6 in ten innings at Itchy Jones Stadium last week and will aim to complete a sweep of the season series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UT Martin’s current record?
UT Martin’s current record is 10-13.
Where will the game against Southern Illinois be played?
The game will be played at Skyhawk Field in Martin, Tennessee.
Who leads UT Martin in stolen bases?
TJ Grines currently leads all of NCAA Division I baseball in stolen bases with 24.
As the Skyhawks begin this five-game homestand, what impact will continued success at Skyhawk Field have on their standing in the Ohio Valley Conference?
