Eagles to Face Cross-Town Rival Wolverines Tuesday

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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Coming off four wins in its last five games, the Eastern Michigan University baseball team is set for a non-conference match-up Tuesday, March 30, with the cross-town rival Wolverines from the University of Michigan. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. at Ray Fisher Stadium.

Reigning MAC West Pitcher of the Week Steve Weber (North Royalton, Ohio-North Royalton) will get the start on the mound for EMU, while left hander Eric Katzman will get the nod for U-M.

EMU VERSUS U-M: The Eagles and Wolverines will be meeting for the 169th time Tuesday, March 30, with U-M holding an all-time 110-56-2 mark over EMU. Since 2000, the Eagles have a 7-17 mark versus the Wolverines, with their only winning season against U-M coming in 2000 (1-0). Last year, the Eagles went 2-2 versus the Wolverines.

COMMON THREADS: Current EMU assistant coach Aaron Hepner was a volunteer coach for the Wolverines for three seasons prior to joining Jay Alexander's staff last season, while current EMU volunteer assistant coach Dan O'Brien was an assistant coach at U-M from 1991-95. EMU senior John Carrier is the only player on EMU's roster from Ann Arbor.

LOOKING AHEAD: After playing the Wolverines, the Eagles head back to the friendly confines of Oestrike Stadium for a three-game set versus the Bowling Green State University Falcons, April 2-4. Friday's game versus BGSU will be available exclusively on Eagle All-Access via EMUEagles.com with Chad Bush and Dan Wyar doing the play-by-play and color commentary. Click here for the complete Eagle All-Access spring sports schedule.

ON THE HILL: The Eagles had perhaps their most successful pitching performances of the season in five games last week, as four of EMU's starters went six or more innings, combining to give up just six runs and striking out a combined 29 batters in 29.1 innings of work.

TRIUMPHANT RETURN: EMU Head Coach Jay Alexander made his first trip back to Wayne State, March 23, picking up a memorable 10-8 victory over his former club in extra innings. Alexander was the head coach at WSU from 2003-08. The Eagles and Warriors will meet again, April 6, at Oestrike Stadium.

MARSHALL LAW: Senior Andrew Marshall is batting .471 (8-for-17) with two doubles, six runs scored, two RBI, and one stolen base over the last five games. Marshall has led the Eagles with a .588 slugging percentage and .565 on-base percentage over the last five games, where the Eagles have a record of 4-1. Marshall is currently riding a team-best five-game hitting streak.

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