TicketsCINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati baseball team opens a five-game homestand this week with midweek contests vs. Eastern Kentucky and Xavier.
The Bearcats welcome EKU on Tuesday and will host the Musketeers on Wednesday. First pitch for both games is set for 5 PM at UC Baseball Stadium on and both games will be broadcast ESPN+.
Tuesday's game will be the 68th all-time between UC and Eastern Kentucky, and Cincinnati has won the last nine meetings. These two teams faced off at EKU last year and the Bearcats won, 10-5.
Wednesday's game will be the third meeting between crosstown rivals Cincinnati and Xavier this season. They have split the season series, with the Musketeers winning at home on Feb. 27 and UC winning at Prasco Park last week in the Joe Nuxhall Classic.
Following its two midweek games, UC will welcome Houston to UC Baseball Stadium for three Big 12 games this weekend.
// WEEKDAY PROMOTIONS
Tuesday will be "The Office" Night at the ballpark and Wednesday will be Country Music Night, with themed games on the concourse during each game. At the concessions stands, fans will be able to enjoy $5 Cincy Lights each day before first pitch as well as $1 hot dogs at each game.
// LAST TIME OUT
Cincinnati is coming off a three-game series at Oklahoma State this past weekend and dropped all three games vs. the Cowboys.
The Bearcats lost in extras on Friday, 8-4, before falling 12-5 on Saturday and 10-6 on Sunday. Seth Logue had the top individual weekend for UC, throwing six hitless innings in relief in Friday's game. He tied a career-high with nine strikeouts and allowed just two baserunners in his six innings of work.
// ABOUT EASTERN KENTUCKY
Eastern Kentucky is 10-25 entering play on Tuesday and snapped a four-game losing streak by winning its finale vs. Queens on Sunday. EKU has played seven games against ranked opponents this season and is 3-10 when playing away from home. Connor Davis (.362) and Max Williams (.339) are the team's leading hitters and the only hitters batting above .300 this season.
// ABOUT XAVIER
Xavier's record is 17-18 heading into Wednesday's game and won its series at home vs. Creighton over the weekend. Matt McCormick (11) and Aedan Anderson (10) both have double-digit home run totals this year and have both homered against Cincinnati this season. The Musketeers have hit 57 home runs this year, which leads the Big East.
// TICKET INFORMATION
To purchase Cincinnati baseball tickets, visit GoBearcats.com/Tickets or call 1-877-CATS-TIX (1-877-228-7849).
// FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For up-to-the-minute updates, follow @GoBearcatsBASE on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
NOTE: All dates and times are subject to change due to weather. All schedule changes will be announced on Twitter at @GoBearcatsBASE.
The Bearcats welcome EKU on Tuesday and will host the Musketeers on Wednesday. First pitch for both games is set for 5 PM at UC Baseball Stadium on and both games will be broadcast ESPN+.
Tuesday's game will be the 68th all-time between UC and Eastern Kentucky, and Cincinnati has won the last nine meetings. These two teams faced off at EKU last year and the Bearcats won, 10-5.
Wednesday's game will be the third meeting between crosstown rivals Cincinnati and Xavier this season. They have split the season series, with the Musketeers winning at home on Feb. 27 and UC winning at Prasco Park last week in the Joe Nuxhall Classic.
Following its two midweek games, UC will welcome Houston to UC Baseball Stadium for three Big 12 games this weekend.
// WEEKDAY PROMOTIONS
Tuesday will be "The Office" Night at the ballpark and Wednesday will be Country Music Night, with themed games on the concourse during each game. At the concessions stands, fans will be able to enjoy $5 Cincy Lights each day before first pitch as well as $1 hot dogs at each game.
// LAST TIME OUT
Cincinnati is coming off a three-game series at Oklahoma State this past weekend and dropped all three games vs. the Cowboys.
The Bearcats lost in extras on Friday, 8-4, before falling 12-5 on Saturday and 10-6 on Sunday. Seth Logue had the top individual weekend for UC, throwing six hitless innings in relief in Friday's game. He tied a career-high with nine strikeouts and allowed just two baserunners in his six innings of work.
// ABOUT EASTERN KENTUCKY
Eastern Kentucky is 10-25 entering play on Tuesday and snapped a four-game losing streak by winning its finale vs. Queens on Sunday. EKU has played seven games against ranked opponents this season and is 3-10 when playing away from home. Connor Davis (.362) and Max Williams (.339) are the team's leading hitters and the only hitters batting above .300 this season.
// ABOUT XAVIER
Xavier's record is 17-18 heading into Wednesday's game and won its series at home vs. Creighton over the weekend. Matt McCormick (11) and Aedan Anderson (10) both have double-digit home run totals this year and have both homered against Cincinnati this season. The Musketeers have hit 57 home runs this year, which leads the Big East.
// TICKET INFORMATION
To purchase Cincinnati baseball tickets, visit GoBearcats.com/Tickets or call 1-877-CATS-TIX (1-877-228-7849).
// FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For up-to-the-minute updates, follow @GoBearcatsBASE on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
NOTE: All dates and times are subject to change due to weather. All schedule changes will be announced on Twitter at @GoBearcatsBASE.