University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Tuesday, May 1
Chapel Hill, NC
6:00 PM
UNC Asheville
at
North Carolina
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Baseball Travels to No. 4 North Carolina for Lone Mid-Week Contest
04.30.2018 | Baseball
2018 Baseball Media Guide
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – For the lone mid-week game for the Bulldogs, the UNC Asheville baseball team travels to No. 4 North Carolina for a head-to-head showdown in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Tuesday, May 1, at 6 p.m.
Projected Starters
Tuesday: Sr. RHP Nick Boyles (0-3, 11.63 ERA) vs. Jr. RHP Taylor Sugg (2-0, 5.13 ERA)
About the Bulldogs
UNC Asheville enters the mid-week showdown with a 12-31 overall record and a 2-3 mark in the last five games. The Bulldogs are fresh off their second Big South Conference series victory, where they won the final two games of the series versus Gardner-Webb.
In the four games last week for UNC Asheville, the Bulldogs tallied two wins, which included the first Big South Conference series victory at Greenwood Field this season. Leading the offensive surge for Asheville was Big South Player of the Week Danny Wilson. The junior knocked six total hits (three extra-base hits) versus Gardner-Webb to go along with five RBIs and three runs scored. He also smacked three hits in Saturday's 3-1 win.
Also joining him with six hits on the week was redshirt senior Joe Zayatz. The Columbia, Md. native totaled two doubles and touched home a team-leading four times.
Four Bulldogs – Tyler Serricchio, Chris Troost, Joe Gruszka and Carmine Pagano – each contributed five hits in the last four games, as the foursome also combined for 10 RBIs during the four-game stretch.
On the hill, Greg Gasparro led the starting pitching rotation, as the sophomore worked 5.2 innings in the 3-1 win on Saturday versus Gardner-Webb. The Big South Starting Pitcher of the Week scattered four hits, where he didn't allow a run and struck out three. He also limited the Runnin' Bulldogs to a .200 batting average.
Out of the bullpen, Jordan Fulbright and Kole Harris led the Bulldogs. Fulbright twirled five frames and didn't allow an earned run. He struck out four and scattered three hits. Harris appeared in three games, where he picked up a win and a save. Harris totaled 3.1 innings, allowed just one run and struck out three batters.
Scouting the Tar Heels
North Carolina enters the mid-week game with a 31-13 overall record and an 18-6 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference. In its most recent series, the Tar Heels swept North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., which marked the first occurrence in program history. With the three-win weekend, the Tar Heels are now ranked No. 4 nationally, according to Collegiate Baseball.
Offensively, Kyle Datres leads the Tar Heels, as he has a .352 batting average in 44 starts. He has 62 total hits, which includes 12 doubles and five home runs. He has 25 RBIs and a team-leading 47 runs scored. Michael Busch is right behind his teammate with a .317 clip in 44 starts. He has connected with 52 hits, which includes 17 extra-base hits. He has a team-leading 11 home runs and 47 RBIs. He has also touched home 46 times and leads the team with 37 walks.
As a team, North Carolina has a .283 batting average and has 83 more hits, 12 more home runs and 124 more runs scored than its opposition this year.
The Bulldogs will face Sugg, who will make his eighth start and 11 appearance of the season for North Carolina. He is undefeated (2-0) this year and totes a 5.13 ERA. He has worked 26.1 innings and has allowed 29 total hits, 15 earned runs and has struck out 26 batters.
Out of the bullpen, Brett Daniels is the most consistent reliever for the Tar Heels. He has appeared in 26 games and has a 2.31 ERA. He has two saves and has struck out 50 batters in 46.2 innings.
Josh Hiatt and Caden O'Brien are other key relievers for North Carolina, as they have combined for 35 relief appearances and three saves. Each have worked over 30 innings and have recorded at least 34 strikeouts.
How To Follow The Game Live
The mid-week game at North Carolina will be streamed on the ACC Network Extra on ESPN3. The link can be found by clicking HERE. Live stats will also be available, and the link can be found by clicking HERE.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – For the lone mid-week game for the Bulldogs, the UNC Asheville baseball team travels to No. 4 North Carolina for a head-to-head showdown in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Tuesday, May 1, at 6 p.m.
Projected Starters
Tuesday: Sr. RHP Nick Boyles (0-3, 11.63 ERA) vs. Jr. RHP Taylor Sugg (2-0, 5.13 ERA)
About the Bulldogs
UNC Asheville enters the mid-week showdown with a 12-31 overall record and a 2-3 mark in the last five games. The Bulldogs are fresh off their second Big South Conference series victory, where they won the final two games of the series versus Gardner-Webb.
In the four games last week for UNC Asheville, the Bulldogs tallied two wins, which included the first Big South Conference series victory at Greenwood Field this season. Leading the offensive surge for Asheville was Big South Player of the Week Danny Wilson. The junior knocked six total hits (three extra-base hits) versus Gardner-Webb to go along with five RBIs and three runs scored. He also smacked three hits in Saturday's 3-1 win.
Also joining him with six hits on the week was redshirt senior Joe Zayatz. The Columbia, Md. native totaled two doubles and touched home a team-leading four times.
Four Bulldogs – Tyler Serricchio, Chris Troost, Joe Gruszka and Carmine Pagano – each contributed five hits in the last four games, as the foursome also combined for 10 RBIs during the four-game stretch.
On the hill, Greg Gasparro led the starting pitching rotation, as the sophomore worked 5.2 innings in the 3-1 win on Saturday versus Gardner-Webb. The Big South Starting Pitcher of the Week scattered four hits, where he didn't allow a run and struck out three. He also limited the Runnin' Bulldogs to a .200 batting average.
Out of the bullpen, Jordan Fulbright and Kole Harris led the Bulldogs. Fulbright twirled five frames and didn't allow an earned run. He struck out four and scattered three hits. Harris appeared in three games, where he picked up a win and a save. Harris totaled 3.1 innings, allowed just one run and struck out three batters.
Scouting the Tar Heels
North Carolina enters the mid-week game with a 31-13 overall record and an 18-6 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference. In its most recent series, the Tar Heels swept North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., which marked the first occurrence in program history. With the three-win weekend, the Tar Heels are now ranked No. 4 nationally, according to Collegiate Baseball.
Offensively, Kyle Datres leads the Tar Heels, as he has a .352 batting average in 44 starts. He has 62 total hits, which includes 12 doubles and five home runs. He has 25 RBIs and a team-leading 47 runs scored. Michael Busch is right behind his teammate with a .317 clip in 44 starts. He has connected with 52 hits, which includes 17 extra-base hits. He has a team-leading 11 home runs and 47 RBIs. He has also touched home 46 times and leads the team with 37 walks.
As a team, North Carolina has a .283 batting average and has 83 more hits, 12 more home runs and 124 more runs scored than its opposition this year.
The Bulldogs will face Sugg, who will make his eighth start and 11 appearance of the season for North Carolina. He is undefeated (2-0) this year and totes a 5.13 ERA. He has worked 26.1 innings and has allowed 29 total hits, 15 earned runs and has struck out 26 batters.
Out of the bullpen, Brett Daniels is the most consistent reliever for the Tar Heels. He has appeared in 26 games and has a 2.31 ERA. He has two saves and has struck out 50 batters in 46.2 innings.
Josh Hiatt and Caden O'Brien are other key relievers for North Carolina, as they have combined for 35 relief appearances and three saves. Each have worked over 30 innings and have recorded at least 34 strikeouts.
How To Follow The Game Live
The mid-week game at North Carolina will be streamed on the ACC Network Extra on ESPN3. The link can be found by clicking HERE. Live stats will also be available, and the link can be found by clicking HERE.
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