Men #25 UConn @ Kent State Golden Flashes (Fri. 4/1/22 @3p, Sat. 4/2/22 @1p & Sun. 4/3/22 @ 1p). Games streamed on KSU BoxCast and UConn Audio on Mixlr.

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Flashes Welcome in #25 UConn for Weekend Series - Kent State Golden Flashes

KENT, OHIO- Kent State returns home to Schoonover Stadium this weekend for a three-game non-conference series with the #25 Connecticut Huskies.

kentstatesports.com

Olga A. Mural Field at Schoonover Stadium (Capacity: 1,150)
Playing Surface: Shaw Sports Turf (synthetic)
Dimensions:
LF: 320ft
LC: 385ft
CF: 415ft
RC: 355ft
RF: 320ft

Kent State RPI is currently @ 153
UConn RPI is currently @ 55

Link for KSU Box Cast

 

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Projected Starters:

RHP Austin Peterson (4-0, 2.65 ERA) vs. RHP Richie Dell (3-0, 4.06 ERA)
RHP Pat Gallagher (4-2, 2.67 ERA) vs. RHP Rocco Bernadina (0-0, 10.70 ERA)
RHP Enzo Stefanoni (3-1, 2.70 ERA) vs. LHP Collin Romel (2-3, 6.07 ERA)

 

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No. 25 HookC and Kent State Face Off In Series Between Northern Powers - University of Connecticut Athletics

KENT, Ohio - The No. 25 UConn baseball team (17-6) heads to Kent State (9-10) to face off against the MAC powerhouse in a three-game series beginning on Friday,

uconnhuskies.com

 

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Some changes…

 

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Some changes…

I had been wondering ever since David Smith dropped to the bottom of the order if Bryan Padilla might move up to the top of the order at some point. Padilla keeps hitting and getting on base, so it happened, at least for now.

The D.H. spot in the lineup has more or less been turned into a spot for regular position players getting a day of rest from playing the field, but keeping their bats in the lineup. That has meant not much playing time for either Kevin Ferrer or Christian Fedko of late. Well, Fedko gets a turn in the lineup today, certainly don't mind that.

 

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I had been wondering ever since David Smith dropped to the bottom of the order if Bryan Padilla might move up to the top of the order at some point. Padilla keeps hitting and getting on base, so it happened, at least for now.

The D.H. spot in the lineup has more or less been turned into a spot for regular position players getting a day of rest from playing the field, but keeping their bats in the lineup. That has meant not much playing time for either Kevin Ferrer or Christian Fedko of late. Well, Fedko gets a turn in the lineup today, certainly don't mind that.

It was mentioned on Tuesday that Kevin Ferrer is still battling back from injury.

 

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It was mentioned on Tuesday that Kevin Ferrer is still battling back from injury.

Missed that, thanks for that update. I though he could be still be hurting, but didn't know for sure. No doubt that has influenced the use of the D.H. spot of late.

 

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Top 1st, UConn leaves 2 runners on base. No score.

 

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Bottom 1st, Peterson with a 1-2-3 inning with 2 strikeouts.

 

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Chris Jones has been talking about how good Kent State baseball has been over the years. UConn and Kent State baseball are among the leaders in wins from schools north of the Mason Dixon Line over the last decade or so. Also, Kent State has made the NCAA Tournament 5 times since 2010. They have been the dominant baseball team in the MAC. Based on that info, not surprised they would wind up on UConn's schedule at some point.

 

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Top 2nd, UConn goes down in order. No score.

Chris Jones says Kevin Ferrer did not travel with the team this weekend due to injury. He may be available to play next Tuesday.

 

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Bottom 2nd, Peterson with a scoreless inning. Peterson is at 26 pitches on the day so far.

 

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Offense must have left their bats in California. This extended slump is strange.

 

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Top 3rd, Padilla with a 1 out rbi single after a leadoff walk by Smith, who advanced to 3B on a throwing error when he stole 2B. 1-0 UConn.

 

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Bottom 3rd, 2 out solo homer for Kent State ties the game at 1. An inside the park homer misplayed in the outfield makes it 2-1 for Kent State.

 

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Offense must have left their bats in California. This extended slump is strange.

My bad…

Hey @dvegas - can your give them directions to the Cove and have them toss these bats in the Pacific. Looks like they are all used up and they will need a new set when they get back to Storrs.

 

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Top 4th, with 2 outs, UConn loads the bases on walks. A Bushling double brings in 3 runs. 4-2 UConn.

I'll be back in a bit, have to tend to our dog.

 

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1-2-3 bottom of the 4th for Peterson

Stock leads off the 5th with a double and a walk to Dana, but Stock is picked off 2nd

 

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Bottom 3rd, 2 out solo homer for Kent State ties the game at 1. An inside the park homer misplayed in the outfield makes it 2-1 for Kent State.

 

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Top 6th, scoreless inning for UConn. 4-2 UConn.

 

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Sounds like very close quarters in the Kent State Press Box…

 

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Bottom 6th, Kent State gets a 2 out rbi single. 4-3 UConn.