THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN
6B SPORTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2008
BASEBALL (CONTINUED FROM 1B)
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Sophomore left-hander Shaerffer Hall (1-0), who pitched last Saturday, is slated to pitch game one today at 3 p.m. Junior left-hander Nick Czyz (0-2), who pitched Feb. 29, will pitch the first game of Saturday's doubleheader at noon.
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For the second game of the double-header, senior right-hander Andres Esquibel (0-0) returns to the rotation for the extended series. After starting in Kansas' fourth game of the season, Esquibel's last two appearances have been out of the bullpen.
"He's the only guy on our team that we can use as a starter and as a reliever." Price said. "You can set him up, you can close him and you can pitch him multiple innings. He's the most valuable guy on our staff."
Sophomore second baseman Roby Price drops the ball after completing a forced out on second Wednesday afternoon against the Le Moyne dolphins at Houndball Park.
Once again, coach Price will have junior left-hander Sam Freeman (2-0) anchor his weekend rotation Sunday at 1 p.m. In two starts, Freeman is unbeaten with a 4.09 ERA and seven strikeouts to two walks.
Now that the Jayhawks are back to .500, their goal is to carry that momentum with them through the weekend and see where it takes them
with the Longhorns looming in the distance.
Edited by Samuel Lamb
COMMENTARY
Ten reasons to watch Jayhawks
The Kansas Jayhawks' fourgame series against North Dakota State starts today. For those students who do not have their plans set in stone this weekend, I would like to steal an idea from David Letterman and give you 10 reasons why you should attend this weekend's series.
10. ) It's more entertaining than Facebook.
For those students who think that Facebook is the only forum for midday entertainment, look no further than Hoglund Ballpark. The Jayhawks put up 13 runs in their first home game, featuring a grand slam and two players chasing the cycle. The first pitch today is at 3 p.m. and that is the perfect time of day to ditch Facebook stalking and support your Jayhawks.
9. ) The weather is warming up.
This weekend's forecast predicts warmer temperatures. While it may not be shorts weather yet, it is still better than 35 degrees. If you can't decide whether to bring a jacket or not, consider red shirt junior center fielder Nick Faunce's .448 batting average and how the Hawks' have been on fire from behind the plate. This should easily warm-up the Javhawk faithful.
8. ) Everybody loves a winner.
The Jayhawks are on a three-game winning streak and are undefeated at home this year. Even people who aren't baseball fans enjoy watching a victory.
7. ) It is an exciting way to pass time until the basketball game on Saturday.
What is better than one Jayhawk victory? Four Jayhawk victories. The North Dakota State Bison enter this weekend's series with a 0-3 record. The Bison have been outscored 37-6 this year, so there should be a lot of action and fireworks on the Jayhawks side of the scoreboard. Saturday will be a doubleheader, so wake up and have lunch at the ball-park.
6. ) It's cheap.
If you are looking to pass the time, the free student admission and cheap food deals are one of the best options in town. While you're there enjoying the finer dining of hot dogs and nachos, you may want to pay attention to freshman third basemen Tony Thompson. Thompson is hitting .294 with men on base and .300 with two outs.
5.) It's a family affair.
If you are a family person, the
Kansas Jayhawk baseball team and yourself have something in common. The Jayhawks' coach, Ritch Price, is the father of senior right fielder and catcher Ryne Price and sophomore second basemen Robby Price. Both of the Price brothers start and Ryne had a grand slam and triple in the Jayhawks home opener.
4. ) You can learn dance moves from White Owl.
The Jayhawks have been generous in giving their fans something to cheer about in last three games. The 13 runs on the Wednesday's scoreboard gave White Owl 13 reasons to dance. So, if you are looking to learn a few new moves to impress that special someone, come watch the Jayhawks score runs and learn some new snazzy dance steps.
3. ) Time is running out.
Other than the Jayhawks' series against North Dakota State this weekend there will only be one other game, against Tabor on Tuesday, before spring break. The Jayhawks look to continue their winning streak, so make sure you are on the bandwagon before you travel to your spring break destination.
2. ) Get your face on the big screen.
For those people looking for a few seconds of fame, come check out Hoglund Ballpark's improved scoreboard and try to get caught cheering for the boys in crimson and blue. If it's intense replays you're into or the $^{7th}$ inning stretch hat game, the improved scoreboard is a reason to get excited.
1. ) Keep the undefeated streak alive.
The Jayhawks won their home opener this year, which means they are undefeated at home. Come out Friday at 3 p.m. and cheer loud as the Jayhawks try to keep their winning streak and remain undefeated at home. The Kansas baseball team is on the rise and fan support may help the Jayhawks to another victory.
—Edited by Russell Davies
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