News Summary
The UCF Knights baseball team is set for a competitive three-game series against the Kansas State Wildcats in Manhattan, Kansas, starting Friday. With a current overall record of 18-14, the Knights are looking to rebound after recent challenges. Key players like Edian Espinal and Lex Boedicker stand out as they prepare for crucial pitching matchups. Fans can catch all the action through various radio broadcasts. As they face a tough opponent, the Knights aim to maintain their edge in the all-time series against Kansas State.
Knights Set to Take on Kansas State in an Exciting Weekend Baseball Series
This weekend, the UCF Knights baseball team is gearing up for a thrilling three-game series against the Kansas State Wildcats in Manhattan, Kansas. The excitement will kick off on Friday, and fans are eager to see how the Knights will fare against their Big 12 rivals. The games will be held at Tointon Family Stadium, a venue known for providing a vibrant atmosphere for college baseball.
Game Schedule Details
Mark your calendars! The series is set to unfold as follows:
- Friday: 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT
- Saturday: 5 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. CT
- Sunday: 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT
All three games will be available on the radio. For Friday and Sunday, you can catch the action live on 810 AM Orlando, and for Saturday, tune in to FM 96.9 The Game. If you’re at home and want to follow along with the stats, be sure to check out UCF.Statbroadcast.com for live updates during the games.
Knights’ Recent Performance
Coming into this series, the Knights have an overall record of 18-14 and a conference mark of 3-9. Recently, the team faced some tough challenges. They dropped three games at home to the No. 23 Kansas, and just the other day, they narrowly lost a nail-biter against North Florida in Jacksonville by just one run.
Despite the recent setbacks, there have been some standout performances. In the series against Kansas, Lex Boedicker shone brightly with an impressive .500 batting average (6-for-12), bringing in four RBIs and crossing the plate twice. Other players also showed promise, including DeAmez Ross, who had a .385 batting average along with two scores and two RBIs. On the pitching side, Carter Stanford, Isaac Williams, Spencer Bauer, and Mateo Gray recorded scoreless outings in relief, keeping the team competitive.
Moreover, in the last match against North Florida, UCF had a solid offense with six players boasting multiple hits, which is a good sign moving forward. Leading the charge for the Knights overall is Edian Espinal, who currently holds a .407 batting average with a remarkable .511 on-base percentage.
Pitching Matchups to Watch
The pitching staff will be crucial for UCF’s success this weekend. The rotation is set with:
- Friday: Camden Wicker (sophomore right-hander)
- Saturday: Russell Sandefer (sophomore righty)
- Sunday: Wiley Hartley (redshirt senior RHP)
Kansas State’s Current Status
On the other side of the field, Kansas State enters this weekend series with a solid overall record of 21-11 and an 8-4 record in conference play. However, they recently faced a setback, experiencing a sweep at the hands of Oklahoma State. Prior to that, they had been riding a strong wave, winning 11 of their last 12 games.
Fun fact: UCF holds a slight edge in their all-time matchup against Kansas State, leading 2-1 after winning two out of three games last season. Will the Knights continue that trend this weekend?
Looking Ahead
After this exciting series against Kansas State, the Knights will head back home to John Euliano Park to face Florida A&M. Fans are hopeful that the Knights will pull off some big wins on the road and carry that momentum back to their home turf.
So gear up, Knight fans! It’s game time, and the Knights are ready to shine. Let’s support our team as they battle it out against Kansas State!
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