Tuesday, April 2
Rochester, Mich.
2:30 p.m.
Bowling Green State University
at
Oakland
Photo by: Ryan Griswold, BGSU Athletics
Falcons To Go Against Golden Grizzlies In Midweek Game
April 01, 2024 | Baseball
BGSU, Oakland Scheduled For 2:30 p.m. Start Tuesday
ROCHESTER, Mich. – The Bowling Green State University baseball team will remain on the road for a midweek game against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies on Tuesday (April 2). The Falcons and Golden Grizzlies are scheduled for a 2:30 p.m. pitch at Oakland Baseball Field in Rochester, Mich. with the game being aired on ESPN+. Bowling Green is coming off a win over Xavier on Saturday (March 30) that concluded a three-game series with the Musketeers. BGSU has won seven of their last nine games, as well as 10 of their last 13.
Scouting Oakland
Oakland has two midweek games this week, first facing Toledo on Monday (April 1) before taking on Bowling Green Tuesday (April 2). Entering the week, Oakland has a 12-15 record on the season while being 4-5 within the Horizon League. They previously faced Miami (OH) this year, being swept by the RedHawks in three games. Oakland also took on Central Michigan on March 19, topping the Chippewas 11-8 in the Tuesday game. The Golden Grizzlies have won five of their last six games, including an 11-7 victory over Michigan State last Wednesday (March 27).
Series History
What To Watch For
Falcons Facts To Follow
BGSU's Offense Slashing Among Best
So far this season, the Bowling Green offense has placed themselves as one of the best in the nation, averaging 10.2 runs per game, which is sixth in the country and leads the MAC. This is due in large part to BGSU's strong slash line. As a team, the Falcons are slashing .305/.418/.518. The batting average of .305 is second in the MAC and 42nd in the nation. The on-base percentage of .418 for the Falcons is also second in the MAC and 48th in the nation. As for slugging percentage, BGSU's mark of .518 leads the MAC and clocks in at 37th in the country.
Finding The Extra Base Hits
In addition to an impressive stat line, the Falcons are also hitting the cover off the ball. As a team, Bowling Green is averaging 1.8 home runs per game which not only leads the MAC but is 22nd in the nation. Similarly, the Orange and Brown have tallied nine triples this season, averaging 0.45 per game. The total is tied for 25th in the nation while the average per game is 17th with both stats coming in second in the conference. Both DJ Newman and Tyler Ross have hit three triples this year, tying for the MAC lead and 14th in the nation. Ross' 0.18 triples per game is also first in the MAC and fifth in the nation while Newman's 0.16 is second in the MAC and 13th in the nation.
Scoring From The Top
Nathan Archer and DJ Newman have consistently been in the top three of the batting order this season for the Falcons and the duo has made it tough on defenses. Archer and Newman have scored a combined 60 times through 22 games. Newman has scored 29 times in 21 games while Archer has touched home 31 times in 22 games. Newman is averaging 1.47 runs scored per game, first in the MAC and 17th in the nation. Archer is close behind at 1.4, second in the MAC and 32nd in the country.
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Scouting Oakland
Oakland has two midweek games this week, first facing Toledo on Monday (April 1) before taking on Bowling Green Tuesday (April 2). Entering the week, Oakland has a 12-15 record on the season while being 4-5 within the Horizon League. They previously faced Miami (OH) this year, being swept by the RedHawks in three games. Oakland also took on Central Michigan on March 19, topping the Chippewas 11-8 in the Tuesday game. The Golden Grizzlies have won five of their last six games, including an 11-7 victory over Michigan State last Wednesday (March 27).
Series History
- The Falcons and Golden Grizzlies have played 26 times in program history with Bowling Green leading the all-time series with a record of 20-6.
- Bowling Green has won three of the last four meetings between the teams, including the last two games played in Rochester, Mich., both coming last season.
- BGSU holds a record of 6-1 when playing on the road against Oakland.
What To Watch For
- Jack Krause is currently second in the MAC and 46th in the nation for on-base percentage (.523). Krause also leads the team and is fifth in the MAC for batting average (.373).
- Sam Seidel has reached base in every game he's played in this season for the Falcons, bringing his on-base streak to 21 games this season. Dating back to last season, Seidel has reached base in 32-straight games.
- Tyler Ross has reached base in each game he's played in this season, accounting for a 17-game streak. Ross reached in the 2023 season finale as well for an 18-game streak going back to last year.
- Ross also leads the MAC in slugging percentage (.761) as one of five Falcons inside the MAC's Top 12 for the stat. Toledo and Western Michigan are the only other teams with multiple inside the Top 12, each with two.
Falcons Facts To Follow
- Tyler Ross and Sam Seidel have both reached base in every game they've played in this season for Bowling Green.
- Nathan Archer entered the record book for career triples and is currently tied for ninth all-time with nine. Another triple will tie him for sixth all-time with 10.
- Archer is also nearing the Top 10 all-time for career home runs, now with 24. He needs 28 total to break into the Top 10 in program history.
- Jack Krause is nine walks away from entering the Top 10 all-time for career walks with the Falcons, currently with 85 and needing 94 to break into the list.
BGSU's Offense Slashing Among Best
So far this season, the Bowling Green offense has placed themselves as one of the best in the nation, averaging 10.2 runs per game, which is sixth in the country and leads the MAC. This is due in large part to BGSU's strong slash line. As a team, the Falcons are slashing .305/.418/.518. The batting average of .305 is second in the MAC and 42nd in the nation. The on-base percentage of .418 for the Falcons is also second in the MAC and 48th in the nation. As for slugging percentage, BGSU's mark of .518 leads the MAC and clocks in at 37th in the country.
Finding The Extra Base Hits
In addition to an impressive stat line, the Falcons are also hitting the cover off the ball. As a team, Bowling Green is averaging 1.8 home runs per game which not only leads the MAC but is 22nd in the nation. Similarly, the Orange and Brown have tallied nine triples this season, averaging 0.45 per game. The total is tied for 25th in the nation while the average per game is 17th with both stats coming in second in the conference. Both DJ Newman and Tyler Ross have hit three triples this year, tying for the MAC lead and 14th in the nation. Ross' 0.18 triples per game is also first in the MAC and fifth in the nation while Newman's 0.16 is second in the MAC and 13th in the nation.
Scoring From The Top
Nathan Archer and DJ Newman have consistently been in the top three of the batting order this season for the Falcons and the duo has made it tough on defenses. Archer and Newman have scored a combined 60 times through 22 games. Newman has scored 29 times in 21 games while Archer has touched home 31 times in 22 games. Newman is averaging 1.47 runs scored per game, first in the MAC and 17th in the nation. Archer is close behind at 1.4, second in the MAC and 32nd in the country.
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons' baseball team on social media
Twitter - @BGSU_Athletics and @BGSU_Baseball
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsu_baseball'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics'
YouTube - 'Falcons Athletics'
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