THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013
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HOGLUND FIELD, 6 P.M., LAWRENCE
12 - LHP Wes Benjamin, So.
11 - RHP Thomas Taylor, Sr.
19 - RHP Frank Duncan, Jr.
21 - RHP Max Garner, Sr.
10 - RHP Austin Stone, So.
PITCHING
28 - RHP Dillion Newman, Jr.
The quality appearances just keep coming for Kansas. Senior right-handed pitcher Tanner Poppe went seven shutout innings giving up just one hit with his seven strikeouts. The Jayhawks middle relievers haven't had much to do of late. Coach Price said the bullpen remains ready regardless of pitching fewer innings.
HITTING
In the game against the Baker Wildcats, Alex DeLeon added another home run to his season total. His seven big flies lead the team in that category. Although six underclassmen started the game, Kansas still managed 14 hits and eight runs in the 8-0 victory. The Jayhawks have struggled to plate runs of late, with the strong winter weather expected over the weekend, it could be a tough watch for fans of hitting.
FIELDING
The Jayhawks rebounded after the weekend in West Virginia against Wichita State. They continued to play solid defense against Baker. Outside of one, poorly judged ball dropped by sophomore left fielder Michael Suiter in left field, Kansas was nearly perfect on the game.
Kansas continues to hang its hat on solid defense and pitching, a style quite similar to the Baylor Bears.
PITCHING
The storyline of the Baylor season has come on the mound with a starting rotation carrying a 3.38 ERA into the weekend series at Hoglund. Saturday starter Austin Stone leads the rotation with a 3-2 record and 2.81 ERA. Friday Starter Max Garner is the veteran of the staff. As a senior he's 3-4 with a 3.21 era.
HITTING
FIELDING
The Bears have committed 56 errors on the season. Senior third baseman Cal Towey is the most prolific fielder with 8 errors on the season. Of the regular starters only junior left fielder Grayson Porter remains perfect on the year. As always, the Jayhawks will put pressure on the Big 12 infield by running early and often to put the Bears on their heels.
Baylor hitters are batting a team average of just .268 on the season. Much like the Jayhawks, Baylor is focused on small ball tactics this season. The team has hit a total of 14 home runs on the season. Senior right fielder Nathan Orf leads the squad with a .389 average. Orf is one of two Baylar bears hitting above the .300 mark. Senior third baseman Cal Towey is hitting .307 on the season.
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