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Grand Canyon University Athletics
Tuesday, April 15
Lawrence, KS
4 p.m.
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Michael Pomeroy went 6-for-12 in last weekend's series against Sacramento State
Photo by: Theon Carrier
Series Preview: Kansas
4/15/2014 6:28:00 AM | Baseball
Lopes square off against the Jayhawks for two-game series beginning today at 4 p.m. (Arizona time)
The Grand Canyon University baseball team (18-15, 8-4 WAC) is coming off of their third Western Athletic Conference series victory, this time over conference leader Sacramento State. The Antelopes will hit the road for five straight games, beginning with tonight's 4 p.m. (AZ time) matchup at Kansas (22-15, 6-6 Big 12). The two teams will play again tomorrow at the same time before GCU heads to Northern Colorado for a three-game set beginning on Friday at 2 p.m. (AZ time).
Radio: Independent Talk 1100 AM KFNX or www.1100kfnx.com (can also be heard by downloading the Tune In Radio app on a smartphone)
Play-by-Play Announcer: Michael Potter
TV: Both games will be broadcast on ESPN3 (links available at www.gculopes.com)
Live Stats: http://www.gculopes.com/
GAME NOTES
VS. KANSAS
The series between GCU and Kansas is tied at two games apiece (2-2) with their last meeting coming on Feb. 10, 1996, a 19-9 Antelopes win in Phoenix.
THE LAST SERIES
The Antelopes won two of three games against Western Athletic Conference leader Sacramento State last weekend at Brazell Stadium. GCU won 3-2 in walkoff fashion in series opener before dropping a back-and-forth 5-4 game in 10 innings. The Lopes came from behind twice to win the series finale, 8-6. Malcolm Purdy picked up a pair of wins over the weekend, while Michael Pomeroy went 6-for-12 (.500) including plating the game-winner on Friday night.
FLAIR FOR THE DRAMATICS
GCU has played in 10 one-run games so far this season (4-6), including six straight from April 1-12. The Lopes have participated in 15 games decided by two runs or less.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
GCU is batting .323 (149-for-462) in 14 home games this season as they are sporting an 11-3 record at Brazell Stadium. The Lopes have outscored their opposition 104-48 at home. The pitching staff boasts a 3.17 ERA (44 ER in 125.0 IP) while holding opponents to a .263 average.
BRUNS GETTING IT DONE
Coley Bruns is 5-0 in seven starts (nine appearances) this season for the 'Lopes, allowing just 17 earned runs in 57.1 innings for a 2.67 ERA. He has struck out a team-best 48 batters. Opponents are hitting .235 against the right-hander, who has issued just 13 walks. Bruns tossed three straight complete games from March 16-30, allowing just 6 earned runs over 25.0 innings.
WALKER'S WAY = GETTING ON BASE
David Walker leads the team with a .456 on-base percentage and is batting at a .360 clip (45-for-125) in 33 games. He also leads the Lopes with 15 multi-hit affairs and has hit safely in 17 of his last 21 games (32-for-82, .390). Walker was named WAC Hitter of the Week on March 10.
ARANDA AT THE PLATE
Humberto Aranda is batting .363 (29-for-80) in 23 games for GCU, including 18 starts behind the plate. He has 13 runs, 7 doubles, a triple, 2 home runs, and 19 RBI. Aranda boasts a .550 slugging percentage. He has hit safely in five straight games (5-for-19) and in 12 of his last 13 (22-for-55, .400). He leads the team with three 4-hit affairs on the season.
DE LA GUERRA WITH THE BAT
Second baseman Chad De La Guerra is batting .295 (38-for-129) in 33 games with a team-best 8 doubles, 2 triples, a home run, and team-high 20 RBI. De La Guerra has collected a hit in 26 of his 33 games and hit safely in nine straight from March 1-18 (11-for-35, .314). He has reached base in 10 straight games, tied for the longest such streak on the squad. His nine multi-hit games are third on the team behind David Walker (15) and Michael Pomeroy (10).
GCU-KU Notes
Radio: Independent Talk 1100 AM KFNX or www.1100kfnx.com (can also be heard by downloading the Tune In Radio app on a smartphone)
Play-by-Play Announcer: Michael Potter
TV: Both games will be broadcast on ESPN3 (links available at www.gculopes.com)
Live Stats: http://www.gculopes.com/
GAME NOTES
VS. KANSAS
The series between GCU and Kansas is tied at two games apiece (2-2) with their last meeting coming on Feb. 10, 1996, a 19-9 Antelopes win in Phoenix.
THE LAST SERIES
The Antelopes won two of three games against Western Athletic Conference leader Sacramento State last weekend at Brazell Stadium. GCU won 3-2 in walkoff fashion in series opener before dropping a back-and-forth 5-4 game in 10 innings. The Lopes came from behind twice to win the series finale, 8-6. Malcolm Purdy picked up a pair of wins over the weekend, while Michael Pomeroy went 6-for-12 (.500) including plating the game-winner on Friday night.
FLAIR FOR THE DRAMATICS
GCU has played in 10 one-run games so far this season (4-6), including six straight from April 1-12. The Lopes have participated in 15 games decided by two runs or less.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
GCU is batting .323 (149-for-462) in 14 home games this season as they are sporting an 11-3 record at Brazell Stadium. The Lopes have outscored their opposition 104-48 at home. The pitching staff boasts a 3.17 ERA (44 ER in 125.0 IP) while holding opponents to a .263 average.
BRUNS GETTING IT DONE
Coley Bruns is 5-0 in seven starts (nine appearances) this season for the 'Lopes, allowing just 17 earned runs in 57.1 innings for a 2.67 ERA. He has struck out a team-best 48 batters. Opponents are hitting .235 against the right-hander, who has issued just 13 walks. Bruns tossed three straight complete games from March 16-30, allowing just 6 earned runs over 25.0 innings.
WALKER'S WAY = GETTING ON BASE
David Walker leads the team with a .456 on-base percentage and is batting at a .360 clip (45-for-125) in 33 games. He also leads the Lopes with 15 multi-hit affairs and has hit safely in 17 of his last 21 games (32-for-82, .390). Walker was named WAC Hitter of the Week on March 10.
ARANDA AT THE PLATE
Humberto Aranda is batting .363 (29-for-80) in 23 games for GCU, including 18 starts behind the plate. He has 13 runs, 7 doubles, a triple, 2 home runs, and 19 RBI. Aranda boasts a .550 slugging percentage. He has hit safely in five straight games (5-for-19) and in 12 of his last 13 (22-for-55, .400). He leads the team with three 4-hit affairs on the season.
DE LA GUERRA WITH THE BAT
Second baseman Chad De La Guerra is batting .295 (38-for-129) in 33 games with a team-best 8 doubles, 2 triples, a home run, and team-high 20 RBI. De La Guerra has collected a hit in 26 of his 33 games and hit safely in nine straight from March 1-18 (11-for-35, .314). He has reached base in 10 straight games, tied for the longest such streak on the squad. His nine multi-hit games are third on the team behind David Walker (15) and Michael Pomeroy (10).
GCU-KU Notes
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