Carrollton, GA - The UWG Wolves enter a crucial part of the schedule with most of their remaining games against tough Gulf South Conference opponents. This week the Wolves have a quick break from the GSC as West Georgia faces off against the Georgia Southwestern Canes Wednesday, March 27 at 5:00 p.m. in Americus, GA.
Georgia Southwestern at a Glance
The Canes have not played their best baseball so far this season with a 10-20 overall record and a 2-10 conference record. However, they have played a little better at home with a 7-9 record. The Canes are also coming off a win in their last game against #16 Florida Tech. Head Coach Bryan McLain is in his seventieth season at Georgia Southwestern and his ninth season as head coach
UWG at a Glance
Currently, UWG is 18-11 on the year and 7-4 in conference play. West Georgia also prefers to play at home with their 14-3 record compared to their 4-8 record on the road. The Wolves are dealing with a string injuries that have affected some crucial parts of the team. A win tomorrow in Americus would give UWG some positive momentum heading into the weekend series against rival Valdosta State University.
Georgia Southwestern Batters to Watch
The Canes are only batting .250 this year, but one stand out performer at the plate for the Canes has been Josh Sanders. Sanders is batting .349 on the year and is leading the team in runs with 15. He is also a threat when he gets on base stealing 17 bases this year. Sanders leads the team with 45 hitswith second place a distant 16 hits behind. Stephen Eldridge is the Canes leading power hitter as he leads the team in home runs with three and RBIs with 17.
UWG Batters to Watch
The West Georgia Wolves are batting just under .300 on the year and have a .378 on base percentage. #
Blake McLemore# continues to contribute to the teams overall offensive averages with a .343 batting average and 24 runs scored. #
Jake Shirley# has also been impressive as of late going 5-for-8 in the last series against Union University. Shirley is batting .311 on the year and has a .425 on base percentage.
Georgia Southwestern Pitchers to Watch
The Canes pitching has been a little disappointing this year with a 5.37 earned run average. The Wolves should expect to see weekday pitcher freshman Earl Dupree. Dupree is 0-5 on the year with a 9.49 ERA in 30 innings pitched. Another pitcher the Wolves may see in tomorrow's game is Ryan Mosley. Mosley has a 5.29 ERA and strikes out an average of six batters a game with two saves.
UWG Pitchers to Watch
The Canes could see a handful of pitchers in the game tomorrow. A probably pitcher Coach Fite may throw is #
Jonathon Black#. Black has a 3-1 record with a 5.72 ERA so far this season through 28 innings of work. Opponents are hitting .309 against him, but he has 19 strikeouts on the year. #
Cody Skinner# is another player the Canes may see on the mound tomorrow. Skinner has also pitched 28 innings and has a 22 to 9 strikeout to walk ratio.
Last Matchup
The Wolves and the Canes did not meet up last year, but they did play two games in 2011. Georgia Southwestern won both games in the year and outscored West Georgia 15-3.
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