The University of Cincinnati baseball team will return to action this weekend in Huntsville, Texas, in a three-game series against Sam Houston State. This is the first meeting of the two programs.
// WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, Game 1: 4:00 p.m. EST | Audio | Live Stats
Friday, Game 2: 45min after game one | Video | Audio | Live Stats
Saturday: TBD | Audio | Live Stats
// COVERAGE
• Nick Wiget (play-by-play) will provide the radio call for all three games via GoBearcatsTV
• Friday's second game will be aired on ESPN3
• Live stats for all three games will be available at GoBearkats.com
// PROBABLE PITCHING STARTERS
// SCOUTING THE OPPOSITION
• Sam Houston State opened the year 2-1 after taking a home series against Kent State
• The Bearkats are led by Matt Deggs who has a 119-74 record in four seasons at the helm
• Last year, SMSU finished 44-23 and was ranked 13th in the nation after winning the Lubbock Regional
// STARTING WITH A BANG
• The last two seasons have got off to a hot start for UC
• On Saturday night Kyle Mottice sent a pitch over the wall in the first UC at-bat of the 2018 season, en route to a 3-1 victory
• In 2017, Connor McVey hit a homerun on his first swing of the season with two outs in the first inning
• The Bearcats won that season-opener, as well.
// SINGLE GAME AND SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE
• Single game and season tickets are available for all 25 scheduled games at Marge Schott Stadium in 2018
• Single game tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for youth and seniors
• UC students receive free admission with a valid student ID
• Season tickets remain available at $50 for adults and $30 for youth and seniors
• Tickets can be purchased at GoBearcats.com or by calling the ticket office at 1-877-CATS-TIX
• The Bearcats' home season begins the weekend of March 9-11
// FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
Stay connected with Bearcats Baseball on Facebook (GoBearcatsBase), Twitter (@GoBearcatsBase) and Instagram (GoBearcatsBase)
// WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, Game 1: 4:00 p.m. EST | Audio | Live Stats
Friday, Game 2: 45min after game one | Video | Audio | Live Stats
Saturday: TBD | Audio | Live Stats
// COVERAGE
• Nick Wiget (play-by-play) will provide the radio call for all three games via GoBearcatsTV
• Friday's second game will be aired on ESPN3
• Live stats for all three games will be available at GoBearkats.com
// PROBABLE PITCHING STARTERS
| Friday - Game 1 | Friday - Game 2 | Saturday | |
| UC | LHP J.T. Perez | TBD | LHP Cam Alldred |
| SHSU | RHP Riley Gossett | LHP Seth Ballew | RHP Hayden Wesneski |
// SCOUTING THE OPPOSITION
• Sam Houston State opened the year 2-1 after taking a home series against Kent State
• The Bearkats are led by Matt Deggs who has a 119-74 record in four seasons at the helm
• Last year, SMSU finished 44-23 and was ranked 13th in the nation after winning the Lubbock Regional
// STARTING WITH A BANG
• The last two seasons have got off to a hot start for UC
• On Saturday night Kyle Mottice sent a pitch over the wall in the first UC at-bat of the 2018 season, en route to a 3-1 victory
• In 2017, Connor McVey hit a homerun on his first swing of the season with two outs in the first inning
• The Bearcats won that season-opener, as well.
// SINGLE GAME AND SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE
• Single game and season tickets are available for all 25 scheduled games at Marge Schott Stadium in 2018
• Single game tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for youth and seniors
• UC students receive free admission with a valid student ID
• Season tickets remain available at $50 for adults and $30 for youth and seniors
• Tickets can be purchased at GoBearcats.com or by calling the ticket office at 1-877-CATS-TIX
• The Bearcats' home season begins the weekend of March 9-11
// FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
Stay connected with Bearcats Baseball on Facebook (GoBearcatsBase), Twitter (@GoBearcatsBase) and Instagram (GoBearcatsBase)
