Golden Eagles close out non-conference season, host UNC Asheville Tuesday
For the final time of the 2016 regular season the Tennessee Tech baseball team will play host to a non-conference opponent Tuesday afternoon, welcoming in the Bulldogs of UNC Asheville for a 2 p.m. CT tilt at Bush Stadium at the Averitt Express Baseball Complex.
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By Mike Lehman, TTU Sports Information
Tennessee Tech Baseball Weekend Preview (5/16)
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the final time of the 2016 regular season the Tennessee Tech baseball team will play host to a non-conference opponent Tuesday afternoon, welcoming in the Bulldogs of UNC Asheville for a 2 p.m. CT tilt at Bush Stadium at the Averitt Express Baseball Complex.
The Golden Eagles enter the match-up after taking two of three Ohio Valley Conference contests from in-state rival Belmont over the weekend, jumping into sole possession of sixth place in the league standings with just one more OVC series to play. UNC Asheville is coming off a three-game sweep at the hands of Gardner-Webb over the weekend.
Freshman sensation Kevin Strohschein continues to tear apart opposing pitching, ranking second in the OVC with a .402 average and 82 hits. His team-high 66 RBI not only leads the league, but also ranks the outfielder in a tie for second nationally. The rookie has already broken freshman program marks for hits, home runs (13), RBI and doubles (19), and is on pace for several more at the conclusion of the year.
Fans can follow the action live on the OVC Digital Network with Dylan Vazzano on the call.
Tennessee Tech (27-22) vs. UNC Asheville (16-32)
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Tuesday, May 17, 2:00 pm | Cookeville, Tenn. | Bush Stadium (1,100) | STATS | VIDEO
TTU Ty King (RHP)
2-1 | 7.79 ERA | 17.1 IP | 22 K
vs.
UNCA Parker Swindell (RHP)
0-2 | 14.79 ERA | 14.0 IP | 11 K
* all starters listed are probable and subject to change
SERIES HISTORY vs. UNC ASHEVILlE
Overall: UNCA leads, 14-7
First Meeting: March 1, 1990 | UNCA 3, TTU 2 | Cookeville, Tenn.
Last Meeting: March 31, 2015 | UNCA 14, TTU 5 | Cookeville, Tenn.
TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES
2016 Record: 27-22
2016 OVC Record: 14-13 (6th)
Head Coach: Matt Bragga
TTU: 348-357-2 (13th season)
Career: Same
Since 2008: 276-220-2
STATS LEADERS
AVG: Kevin Strohschein (.402)
2B: Kevin Strohschein (19)
3B: David Garza / Kevin Strohschein (3)
HR: Kevin Strohschein (13)
RBI: Kevin Strohschein (66)
R: Kevin Strohschein (52)
BB: Alex Junior (29)
SB: Alex Junior (10)
UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS
2016 Record: 16-32
2016 OVC Record: 5-14 (10th)
Head Coach: Scott Friedholm
UNCA: 37-66 (2nd season)
Career: Same
STATS LEADERS
AVG: Joe Tietjen (.355)
2B: Joe Tietjen (15)
3B: Four tied (1)
HR: Pete Guy (11)
RBI: Joe Tietjen (53)
R: Joe Tietjen (42)
BB: Pete Guy (52)
SB: Joe Tietjen (11)
Photo by Jim Dillon
