BGSU Welcomes Central Michigan To Steller Field This Weekend

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY BASEBALL (13-27; 6-12 MAC)
vs.
Central Michigan University (31-12; 13-5 MAC)

May 3-5 | Bowling Green, Ohio | Steller Field
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BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University baseball team is set to host the Central Michigan University Chippewas at Steller Field this weekend for a three-game Mid-American Conference series. The series opener is set for 3:05 p.m. on Friday, May 2.

With nine league games remaining, the Falcons sit three games back of the last spot in the 2019 MAC Tournament. Ohio currently holds that last seed with a 9-9 record, but over the next two weekends, the Bobcats face Miami and Ball State – two of the top three teams in the MAC.

Bowling Green also plays six of its final nine MAC games at Steller Field. Following this weekend, the Falcons host Kent State before wrapping up the regular season at Northern Illinois.

COACH SCHMITZ QUOTE
"This is a big weekend for the BGSU Baseball family and our program. There is a lot going on at Steller Field and our guys are excited for another home series. The season is winding down and I expect our team to play with a lot of urgency and focus. We've been in a lot of close games, and it's time to get over the hump and make the important plays to win ballgames."

THIS WEEK IN FALCON BASEBALL
Wednesday, May 1 | at Dayton | L, 3-6
Friday, May 3 | vs. Central Michigan | 3:05 p.m.
Saturday, May 4 | vs. Central Michigan | 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, May 5 | vs. Central Michigan | 1:05 p.m.

GARY HAAS NUMBER 6 TO BE RETIRED SATURDAY
On Saturday, BGSU Athletics Hall of Famer Gary Haas will have his #6 jersey retired in a pre-game ceremony, which is slated to begin at 12:45 p.m. Haas played for the Falcons from 1971-74 and was the starting shortstop on the 1972 Mid-American Conference champions, the first BGSU baseball team to win the MAC. He is currently fourth in school history with 442 assists from his shortstop position. Upon the completion of his BGSU career, Haas held 9 records including most hits in a season and career. He batted .392 over his career in MAC games.

CORY MILLER TRIBUTE TO TAKE PLACE SUNDAY
On Sunday, in a pre-game ceremony that will begin at 12:45 p.m., BGSU Baseball will remember the life of Cory Miller. Cory played at Bowling Green under current head coach Danny Schmitz from 1991-95. Cory hit .389 and was named All-MAC Honorable Mention in 1994. A catcher, Cory played in 97 games in the Orange and Brown and was the backbone to the Falcons' 1995 MAC Championship team. Over Cory's career at Bowling Green, the Falcons racked up 112 wins, culminating in a 34-win season across Miller's senior year.

PROBABLE WEEKEND ROTATIONS
Bowling Green
Game 1: RHP Andrew Abrahamowicz (2-4)
Game 2: RHP Tyler Hays (2-3)
Game 3: TBD

Central Michigan
Game 1: RHP Cam Brown (7-0)
Game 2: RHP Pat Leatherman (6-1)
Game 3: TBD

FALCON STATISTICAL LEADERS
Batting Average: Brad Croy (.328), Neil Lambert (.328)
Hits: Jake Wilson (45)
Runs: Jake Wilson (22)
RBI: Brad Croy (22)
Doubles: Jake Wilson (11)
Home Runs: Brad Croy (2), Adam Furnas (2)
Stolen Bases: Jake Wilson (10)
ERA: Andrew Abrahamowicz (2.58)
Wins: Andrew Abrahamowicz (2), Daniel Buratto (2), Tyler Hays (2), Will MacLean (2), Gage Schenk (2)
Saves: Jeremy Spezia (4)
Strikeouts: Tyler Hays (57)
Innings Pitched: Andrew Abrahamowicz (59.1)
Batting Average Against: Daniel Buratto (.229)

MAC STANDINGS
1. Ball State (12-4)
2. Central Michigan (13-5)
3. Miami (12-6)
4. Kent State (9-7)
5. Northern Illinois (10-8)
6. Ohio (9-9)
7. Western Michigan (6-10)
8. Bowling Green (6-12)
9. Eastern Michigan (6-12)
10. Toledo (3-13)

CONFERENCE CALENDAR (May 3-5)
• Central Michigan (13-5) at Bowling Green (6-12)
• Ball State (12-4) at Northern Illinois (10-8)
• Miami (12-6) at Ohio (9-9)
• Toledo (3-13) at Kent State (9-7)
• Eastern Michigan (6-12) at Western Michigan (6-10)

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