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FAU Baseball Faces America East Champs
2/25/2009 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Feb. 25, 2009
Video: Coach McCormack Previews Series
BOCA RATON FL - Florida Atlantic University's baseball team will host Stony Brook University this weekend at FAU Stadium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus. The four-game series begins with a single game on Friday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m., followed by a double-header on Saturday, February 28 at 1 p.m., and a single game on Sunday, March 1 at 1 p.m. The series marks the season-opening weekend for the Seawolves of Stony Brook, who won the 2008 America East Conference championship.
The Seawolves were 34-26 in 2008, claiming the America East tournament title to advance into NCAA Regional play in Tempe, Arizona. Stony Brook Baseball Head Coach Matt Stenk, who is in his 19th year, is armed with a veteran team which returns all nine starters in the field.
"Stony Brook is going to be good," said FAU Baseball Head Coach John McCormack about this weekend's opponent. "In every college baseball publication they are picked to win the America East title. Five of their six best offensive players return, and I expect them to come in and be ready."
McCormack's Owls scored 35 runs and had 16 extra-base hits en route to winning its three-game season-opening series with Fordham University last weekend. FAU started seven seniors on opening night. Tom Hatcher homered in his first two at-bats Friday and five different Owls totaled four hits in the series.
Senior left-handed pitcher Alex Pepe - who was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 2008 MLB Draft - was perfect through three-and-a-third innings Friday night for the Owls. Classmate Chris Schmitt earned the victory on Saturday.
"It was a nice win and a good all around effort," said McCormack, after Saturday's 11-5 win over Fordham. "The bullpen did a nice job and if we can continue to get that kind of performance from the pen it will be a nice season."
Saturday's double-header against Stony Brook is Boca Raton Firefighter's Day. All local firefighters will receive $3 admission with firefighter's ID. Fans that attend Sunday's game and bring their church or synagogue bulletin with them will receive a hot dog, chips, drink and a game ticket for $7.
For tickets or more information, call 1-866-FAU-OWLS.
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