Friday, March 2
Davidson, N.C.
6:00 p.m.
Davidson College
vs
Ohio
Brian Russell
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Wildcat Baseball to Host Ohio, Presbyterian This Weekend
3/2/2012 11:04:00 AM | Baseball
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DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson will host Ohio and Presbyterian in non-conference baseball action this weekend, scheduled to start Friday at 6 p.m. at Wilson Field.
Senior RHP Ryan Overcash (0-2, 4.15) is scheduled to start for the Wildcats Friday against Ohio junior RHP Seth Streich (0-1, 4.35). Senior RHP Brian Russell (1-0, 1.80) is expected to start against Ohio senior LHP Brent Choban (0-1, 2.25) Saturday at 4 p.m. Sophomore RHP Danny Mooney (1-0, 1.80) is then slated for the weekend finale against Sunday at 2 p.m. against Presbyterian sophomore LHP Chad Sanders (0-1, 8.10).
The Series
Davidson is 6-6 all-time against Ohio in a series that dates back to 1952, and the Wildcats earned a 2-1 victory against the Bobcats in one meeting last season. The 'Cats hold a 10-8 advantage over Presbyterian in a series that dates back to 1915. The Blue Hose were victorious in both games against Davidson last season.
Last Time Out
The Wildcats saw a mid-week game against Charleston Southern get rained out after winning two of three games over the weekend.
Lehigh starter RHP Nick Cassell and the Mountain Hawk bullpen held Davidson to four hits en route to a 3-1 victory Friday night. Davidson was unable to generate offense as Cassell allowed just an unearned run, three hits, two walks and struck out four in six innings of work for the win in the Mountain Hawks' season opener.
The Wildcats were able answer with a win over Lehigh Saturday and a win over Fairleigh Dickinson Sunday. Junior shortstop Michael Zeblo hit a pair of home runs and three Wildcat pitchers combined to prevent any earned runs from scoring as Davidson defeated Lehigh, 9-1. Russell picked up his first win of the season, pitching five-plus innings for Davidson. Freshman RHP Clark Beeker surrendered two hits and two walks and struck out five in three scoreless innings of work, and freshman RHP Ryan Lowe pitched a scoreless ninth inning. Zeblo hit a solo home run to right field in the bottom of the sixth inning to give Davidson a 4-1 lead. With runners on second and third in the seventh, Zeblo sent another ball flying over the right field fence, giving the Wildcats a comfortable 7-1 margin over Lehigh. Junior third baseman Andrew Barna also had a strong day offensively, going 4-for-5 with two RBI, a run and two stolen bases.
A three-run fourth inning capped by a two-out, two-run home run by senior designated hitter Jake Berman powered Davidson to a 7-3 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson Sunday. Fairleigh Dickinson had 11 hits to the Wildcats' six, but Davidson's pitchers were able to work out of trouble and strand 16 Knights on the bases.
About the Wildcats (3-2)
Davidson's bullpen has thrown 12-straight scoreless innings, dating back to the second game of the season on Feb. 18, a win over La Salle. Four of the seven relievers the 'Cats have used this season are freshmen.
The 'Cats surpassed their 2011 season high of five stolen bases in a game by swiping six against Lehigh Feb. 25. Davidson then stole four Feb. 26 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson, giving the 'Cats 10 stolen bases in 10 attempts in two games.
Senior second baseman James Cerbie is the lone Wildcat to record a hit in each of the five games this season. Senior centerfielder Drew Gadaire is one of four Wildcats to reach base in each game so far this season, and has a streak of 11 straight games dating back to last season.
About the Bobcats (1-5)
Junior Seth Streich leads the team with a .429 batting average. In the season series opener against UNCW, he went 5-for-9 (.556) with one double, one home run and four RBI. Senior pitcher Brent Choban leads the team with a 2.25 ERA. He has also thrown a team-best 12.0 innings. The Bobcat pitching staff has posted a team ERA of 2.84 over the first six games of the year.
Ohio newcomers have combined to make 23 starts this season.
The Bobcats were picked to finish fourth in the MAC East Division based on the 2012 Preseason Poll.
About the Blue Hose (1-8)
Presbyterian returns seven starting position players and five starting pitchers on a team that went 24-32 last season and finished eighth in the Big South. It has been a tough start for the Blue Hose though, as they have taken on No. 11 Georgia and No. 3 South Carolina to open the 2012 season. Presbyterian earned their first win in its last outing, downing Southern Conference member Wofford Wednesday, 8-5.
Catcher Tony Micklon leads the team at the plate with a .344 batting average, a home run and eight RBI.
Next Up
Davidson will hit the road for the first time this season with spring break tilts against No. 6 North Carolina (Tuesday at 5 p.m.) and NC State (Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.)
Twitter Updates
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson will host Ohio and Presbyterian in non-conference baseball action this weekend, scheduled to start Friday at 6 p.m. at Wilson Field.
Senior RHP Ryan Overcash (0-2, 4.15) is scheduled to start for the Wildcats Friday against Ohio junior RHP Seth Streich (0-1, 4.35). Senior RHP Brian Russell (1-0, 1.80) is expected to start against Ohio senior LHP Brent Choban (0-1, 2.25) Saturday at 4 p.m. Sophomore RHP Danny Mooney (1-0, 1.80) is then slated for the weekend finale against Sunday at 2 p.m. against Presbyterian sophomore LHP Chad Sanders (0-1, 8.10).
The Series
Davidson is 6-6 all-time against Ohio in a series that dates back to 1952, and the Wildcats earned a 2-1 victory against the Bobcats in one meeting last season. The 'Cats hold a 10-8 advantage over Presbyterian in a series that dates back to 1915. The Blue Hose were victorious in both games against Davidson last season.
Last Time Out
The Wildcats saw a mid-week game against Charleston Southern get rained out after winning two of three games over the weekend.
Lehigh starter RHP Nick Cassell and the Mountain Hawk bullpen held Davidson to four hits en route to a 3-1 victory Friday night. Davidson was unable to generate offense as Cassell allowed just an unearned run, three hits, two walks and struck out four in six innings of work for the win in the Mountain Hawks' season opener.
The Wildcats were able answer with a win over Lehigh Saturday and a win over Fairleigh Dickinson Sunday. Junior shortstop Michael Zeblo hit a pair of home runs and three Wildcat pitchers combined to prevent any earned runs from scoring as Davidson defeated Lehigh, 9-1. Russell picked up his first win of the season, pitching five-plus innings for Davidson. Freshman RHP Clark Beeker surrendered two hits and two walks and struck out five in three scoreless innings of work, and freshman RHP Ryan Lowe pitched a scoreless ninth inning. Zeblo hit a solo home run to right field in the bottom of the sixth inning to give Davidson a 4-1 lead. With runners on second and third in the seventh, Zeblo sent another ball flying over the right field fence, giving the Wildcats a comfortable 7-1 margin over Lehigh. Junior third baseman Andrew Barna also had a strong day offensively, going 4-for-5 with two RBI, a run and two stolen bases.
A three-run fourth inning capped by a two-out, two-run home run by senior designated hitter Jake Berman powered Davidson to a 7-3 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson Sunday. Fairleigh Dickinson had 11 hits to the Wildcats' six, but Davidson's pitchers were able to work out of trouble and strand 16 Knights on the bases.
About the Wildcats (3-2)
Davidson's bullpen has thrown 12-straight scoreless innings, dating back to the second game of the season on Feb. 18, a win over La Salle. Four of the seven relievers the 'Cats have used this season are freshmen.
The 'Cats surpassed their 2011 season high of five stolen bases in a game by swiping six against Lehigh Feb. 25. Davidson then stole four Feb. 26 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson, giving the 'Cats 10 stolen bases in 10 attempts in two games.
Senior second baseman James Cerbie is the lone Wildcat to record a hit in each of the five games this season. Senior centerfielder Drew Gadaire is one of four Wildcats to reach base in each game so far this season, and has a streak of 11 straight games dating back to last season.
About the Bobcats (1-5)
Junior Seth Streich leads the team with a .429 batting average. In the season series opener against UNCW, he went 5-for-9 (.556) with one double, one home run and four RBI. Senior pitcher Brent Choban leads the team with a 2.25 ERA. He has also thrown a team-best 12.0 innings. The Bobcat pitching staff has posted a team ERA of 2.84 over the first six games of the year.
Ohio newcomers have combined to make 23 starts this season.
The Bobcats were picked to finish fourth in the MAC East Division based on the 2012 Preseason Poll.
About the Blue Hose (1-8)
Presbyterian returns seven starting position players and five starting pitchers on a team that went 24-32 last season and finished eighth in the Big South. It has been a tough start for the Blue Hose though, as they have taken on No. 11 Georgia and No. 3 South Carolina to open the 2012 season. Presbyterian earned their first win in its last outing, downing Southern Conference member Wofford Wednesday, 8-5.
Catcher Tony Micklon leads the team at the plate with a .344 batting average, a home run and eight RBI.
Next Up
Davidson will hit the road for the first time this season with spring break tilts against No. 6 North Carolina (Tuesday at 5 p.m.) and NC State (Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.)
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