Schreiner to play host to Dallas in baseball series
Both teams are currently tied for ninth place in the 11-team SCAC standings.
The Schreiner University baseball team (6-15, 4-11 SCAC) will host the University of Dallas (4-14, 4-11 SCAC) for a crucial Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference weekend series at Bob Henry Field. The two-game set begins Saturday, March 22 at noon, followed by the series finale on Sunday, March 23 at noon
Mountaineers Building Momentum
Schreiner enters the weekend riding a two-game winning streak after taking their recent series against Centenary College 2-1. The Mountaineers showed impressive resilience in the rubber match, overcoming a four-run deficit to secure a dramatic 10-9 victory in 11 innings last Sunday.
Battle at the Bottom of the Standings
Both teams are currently tied for ninth place in the 11-team SCAC standings with identical 4-11 conference records, making this weekend’s series pivotal for potential conference tournament positioning. Dallas holds a slight edge in overall record at 4-14 compared to Schreiner’s 6-15.
Players to Watch
Schreiner:
- AJ Rodriguez has been a consistent offensive threat for the Mountaineers, batting .339 with 10 RBIs this season
- Daniel Rodriguez is hitting .333 and was the hero in last Sunday’s extra-inning victory with the game-winning RBI single against Centenary
- The Mountaineers’ offense has shown improvement, posting a team batting average of .291 with an on-base percentage of .391
Dallas
- The Crusaders have struggled this season, currently on a six-game losing streak
- Dallas ranks near the bottom of the conference in team batting average and ERA
- The Crusaders will be looking to snap their losing streak and climb out of the conference cellar
Series History
The teams split their series last season, with each team winning on their home field. Schreiner holds a slight edge in the all-time series between these conference rivals.
Looking Ahead
Following this weekend’s series, Schreiner will hit the road for a three-game set at St. Thomas (Texas) on March 28-29. The Mountaineers will face a St. Thomas team that currently sits fourth in the SCAC standings with a 7-4 conference record (9-7 overall).
Game Information
What: Schreiner University vs. University of Dallas (SCAC Baseball)
When: Saturday, March 22 at 12:00 PM and Sunday, March 23 at 12:00 PM
Where: Bob Henry Field, Schreiner University, Kerrville, Texas
Live Stats: Available via schreinermountaineers.com
Admission: Free to the public
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