Series Notes

HONOLULU – After an eight-day rest, the University of Hawai'i baseball team will retake the field and host Wichita State in a five-game series beginning on Wednesday, Mar. 20 at Les Murakami Stadium. First pitch is set at 6:35 p.m. for the first four games and at 12:05 p.m. for the series finale on Sunday.

The 'Bows (2-15) have had a difficult start to the season but entered the lay-off after a 2-0 win in the series finale against Gonzaga, their first home win and shutout of the season. Matt Cooper (1-2) worked a complete game for the win while allowing just three hits with no walks. He was the first Rainbow pitcher to pitch a nine-inning shutout since Alex Capaul in 2010.

Marc Flores had the hot bat for the Rainbows against Gonzaga last week. In three games he hit .417 (5-12) while adding two runs and two RBI. He also belted UH's first homerun of the season and doubled on two other at bats.

Scott Squier had a performance in game three of the Gonzaga series almost equally as impressive as Cooper's. He threw nine complete innings of his own but did not factor in the decision as UH lost 3-1 in 12 innings. He allowed one run on four hits with six strikeouts but was lifted after finishing the ninth inning.

The Shockers lead the all-time series over the 'Bows 22-21. UH has won six of the last eight meetings.

Games 18-22
What: Hawai'i Rainbows (2-15) vs. Wichita State Shockers (11-8)
When: Wednesday, Mar. 20 (6:35 p.m.), Thursday, Mar. 21 (6:35 p.m.), Friday, Mar. 22 (6:35 p.m.), Saturday, Mar. 23 (6:35 p.m.), Sunday, Mar. 24 (12:05 p.m.)
Where: Honolulu, O'ahu (Les Murakami Stadium).
Television: OCSports – Channels 12 (SD) and 1012 (HD) will broadcast the Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday games of the series. Jim Leahey will be calling the play-by-play with Pal Eldredge doing color commentary.
Streaming Video: Available at www.OCSports.tv.
Radio: ESPN Radio (1420 AM) will broadcast all games live with Don Robbs and Scott 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. There will be a $1 processing fee for all online transactions.
Promotions: Farmers Insurance Hawaii will distribute 500 sling bags at Wednesday's and Thursday's games and 1,000 sling bags at Friday's contest. Bud Light is the sponsor on Saturday and Sunday and will award great prizes during both games.