Baseball to Host Next-to-Last Home C-USA Series, vs. ODU

No. 28 Florida Atlantic Baseball vs. Old Dominion
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BOCA RATON, Fla. – Only a dozen Conference USA games remain on the 2019 slate for the No. 28 Florida Atlantic University baseball team, and the next-to-last home series this year is this weekend, when the Owls host Old Dominion at FAU Baseball Stadium.

Owls' Midweek in Review
The Owls (28-12, 14-4 C-USA) picked up a big RPI win on the road Tuesday night at Florida, ranked No. 23 prior to the game. The game wasn't decided until the final inning, when FAU pushed four across in the top of the ninth to win 13-11, marking the first time this year they've won a game trailing after eight innings. The 13 runs is a new season high as well.

Owls' Weekend in Preview
Old Dominion (24-15, 7-11 C-USA), after beginning the year 1-8 in league play, have won two of three in each of the last three C-USA sets. That includes a most recent series win at home vs. FIU. This past Wednesday, they fell to No. 12 East Carolina, 10-7. The Monarchs' top hitter is Bryce Windham, at .340, tied for 11th in C-USA with the league's reigning Hitter of the Week, Joe Montes.

Weekend Probable Starting Pitchers

Friday: FAU – Blake Sanderson, R-Sr. RHP (7-1, 3.39) vs. ODU – Tommy Gertner, So. LHP (1-0, 2.73)
Saturday: FAU – Mike Ruff, Jr. RHP (4-2, 5.93) vs. ODU – TBA
Sunday: FAU – TBA vs. ODU – TBA

Opponent History
The Owls and Monarchs have played home-and-home each of the last five seasons, plus two matchups at the C-USA Championship. FAU holds a 13-4 all-time advantage, taking at least two of three in every regular season series to this point (and the two in the postseason). Last year in Norfolk, the Owls won the first two, with ODU taking the finale, 2-1.

Promotions
Baseball & BBQ Night on Friday night
Fans can purchase a Baseball & BBQ package that includes a full BBQ spread and a ticket to the game. To get your package use the promo code BBQ at http://bit.ly/BaseballBBQ

Bark in the Park on Saturday
Bring your dog to the game for a fun-filled day at the park! There will be special treats at concessions, and the first 50 dogs will receive an FAU bandana.

This weekend's series is presented by:
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Owls' Baseball on Social Media
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After This
Next Tuesday is a midweek home matchup, with FAU hosting FGCU at 6:30 p.m. Following a 10-day, eight-game road trip to Mississippi and Texas, only four more home contests loom (May 14 and May 16-18). Get tickets by calling 1-866-FAU-OWLS or visiting baseball's ticket website.

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Players Mentioned

Joe Montes

Mike Ruff

Blake Sanderson

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