University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Thursday, April 6
Boiling Springs, NC
1 pm
UNC Asheville
at
Gardner-Webb
Baseball Readies for a Key Big South Series at Gardner-Webb
04.05.2023 | Baseball
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville baseball team will be back in action this week for a key Big South series at Gardner-Webb. The series, which has been altered due to the weather forecast, will begin with a doubleheader Thursday beginning at 1 p.m.
Probable Pitching Matchups
Game 1 –Bobby Alcock (GWU) vs. Bryce Fisher (AVL) – Thursday - 1 p.m. | Live Stats
Game 2 – Phil Fox (GWU) vs. Ryan Douglas (AVL) – Thursday – Following Game 1 | Live Stats
Game 3 – Tyler Switalski (GWU) vs. TBD (AVL) – TBA | Live Stats
Weather Changes – As mentioned previously, this week's series has been altered due to the weather forecast. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Thursday starting at 1 p.m. The day/time for the third game will be decided following play on Thursday. Stay tuned to uncabulldogs.com and our social media accounts for updates as they become available.
Last Time Out – Asheville dropped a 7-3 non-conference matchup to Appalachian State on Tuesday night from Greenwood Field. With Tuesday's loss, the Bulldogs are now 17-11 on the 2023 campaign.
Robbie on a Roll – Robbie Burnett has not only been one of Asheville's top hitters this spring but also one of the best in the Big South. Burnett leads Asheville in multiple categories including batting average (.382), walks (21), slugging percentage (.755), runs scored (34), triples (3), and home runs (8). With a double and a home run last night vs. App State, nearly half of Burnett's hits this season have gone for extra bases (19 of 39).
Douglas with a Dominant Month – Ryan Douglas had a stellar month of March for Asheville. In four starts on the mound, Douglas went a perfect 4-0 with a 2.14 ERA in 21 innings pitched to go with 29 strikeouts. Douglas currently leads the staff with a 3.28 ERA among pitchers with at least nine innings pitched.
About Gardner-Webb – Gardner-Webb is off to a good start in 2023 with a record of 18-9 overall and a 7-2 mark in Big South play. The Runnin' Bulldogs are a team powered by their pitching staff. Gardner-Webb is tied for the second-most shutouts in the nation (5) and rank 19th in Division I baseball in team ERA (3.78).
Series Rewind vs. Gardner-Webb – Asheville and Gardner-Webb have played over 60 times since their first matchup back in 1985. Gardner-Webb holds the edge in the all-time series 38-25, which included a 4-1 mark against the Bulldogs last season. The Bulldogs will be aiming to win their first series in Boiling Springs since 2015.
Probable Pitching Matchups
Game 1 –Bobby Alcock (GWU) vs. Bryce Fisher (AVL) – Thursday - 1 p.m. | Live Stats
Game 2 – Phil Fox (GWU) vs. Ryan Douglas (AVL) – Thursday – Following Game 1 | Live Stats
Game 3 – Tyler Switalski (GWU) vs. TBD (AVL) – TBA | Live Stats
Weather Changes – As mentioned previously, this week's series has been altered due to the weather forecast. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Thursday starting at 1 p.m. The day/time for the third game will be decided following play on Thursday. Stay tuned to uncabulldogs.com and our social media accounts for updates as they become available.
Last Time Out – Asheville dropped a 7-3 non-conference matchup to Appalachian State on Tuesday night from Greenwood Field. With Tuesday's loss, the Bulldogs are now 17-11 on the 2023 campaign.
Robbie on a Roll – Robbie Burnett has not only been one of Asheville's top hitters this spring but also one of the best in the Big South. Burnett leads Asheville in multiple categories including batting average (.382), walks (21), slugging percentage (.755), runs scored (34), triples (3), and home runs (8). With a double and a home run last night vs. App State, nearly half of Burnett's hits this season have gone for extra bases (19 of 39).
Douglas with a Dominant Month – Ryan Douglas had a stellar month of March for Asheville. In four starts on the mound, Douglas went a perfect 4-0 with a 2.14 ERA in 21 innings pitched to go with 29 strikeouts. Douglas currently leads the staff with a 3.28 ERA among pitchers with at least nine innings pitched.
About Gardner-Webb – Gardner-Webb is off to a good start in 2023 with a record of 18-9 overall and a 7-2 mark in Big South play. The Runnin' Bulldogs are a team powered by their pitching staff. Gardner-Webb is tied for the second-most shutouts in the nation (5) and rank 19th in Division I baseball in team ERA (3.78).
Series Rewind vs. Gardner-Webb – Asheville and Gardner-Webb have played over 60 times since their first matchup back in 1985. Gardner-Webb holds the edge in the all-time series 38-25, which included a 4-1 mark against the Bulldogs last season. The Bulldogs will be aiming to win their first series in Boiling Springs since 2015.
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