Game Notes
HONOLULU – After a tough early start to the season, the University of Hawai'i baseball team has caught fire and is now set to host Wichita State riding a five-game win streak. The 'Bows (6-3) and Shockers (5-3) will play Thursday, Mar. 1 (6:35 p.m.), Friday, Mar. 2 (6:35 p.m.), Saturday, Mar. 3 (1:05 p.m.), and Sunday, Mar. 4 (12:05 p.m.).
UH is coming off a five-game sweep of Wagner College. Leading the charge is senior
Collin Bennett who batted .357 (5-14) this past series and currently leads the team hitting .423. He has also posted eight RBI and two doubles this season, also team-highs. Freshman Kaeo Alivido, who had been batting a paltry .136 heading into Sunday's series finale, exploded for four hits with two runs and two RBI and reached base in all six of his plate appearances.
Matt Sisto continues to lead the Rainbow pitching staff. He has a team-best two wins (2-0) and has yet to allow an earned run in 15 innings pitched. Newcomers
Scott Squier and
David Longville have also found their stride. Squier tossed six shutout innings in his Saturday start for his first collegiate win, and Longville has been solid in both of his appearances out of the bullpen. Against Oregon and Wagner, he has yet to allow an earned run in 8.2 innings while surrendering just three hits and recording six strikeouts.
Who: Hawai'i (6-3) vs Wichita State (5-3)
Dates: Thursday, Mar. 1 (6:35 p.m.), Friday, Mar. 2 (6:35 p.m.), Saturday, Mar. 3 (1:05 p.m.), and Sunday, Mar. 4 (12:05 p.m.)
Where: Les Murakami Stadium (4,312), Honolulu, O'ahu
Television: OCSports – Channels 12 (SD) and 1012 (HD) will be broadcasting the Friday and Sunday games only. Jim Leahey will be calling the play-by-play with Pal Eldredge doing color commentary.
Streaming Video: Available at www.OCSports.tv for a fee.
Radio: ESPN Radio (1420 AM) will broadcast all games live with Don Robbs handling the play-by-play.
Audio Webcast: http://espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com
Ticket Information: Tickets can be purchased at the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office, online at HawaiiAthletics.com, or by phone at (808) 944-2697.
Series Information: Wichita State leads 21-18, last meeting was in 2011.
Promotions: Verizon is the sponsor on Thursday and Friday and First Hawaiian Bank is the sponsor on Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to register at the sports marketing for the chance to win great prizes. The team will be available for photos and autographs after Friday's game, as they will for all Friday home games. Fans can proceed to the field via the stairs located at the lower level of Section JJ on the first-base side of the field. The players will be available on the field for 30 minutes for “Autograph Friday”. Fans are encouraged to bring items for the players to sign.
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