SAN ANTONIO – The University of the Incarnate Word baseball team is set to host a midweek game against Tarleton State University on Tuesday, April 12, at Sullivan Field, sponsored by H-E-B. The Cardinals then travel to McNeese State University for a three-game series beginning on Thursday, April 14 and ending on Saturday, April 16.
FOLLOW THE HOME GAMES
QUICK HITS
- Ridge Rogers was named Southland Conference (SLC) Hitter of the Week following the team's sweep over Northwestern State University.
- Rogers dominated at the plate, hitting .538 with six RBIs and six runs to earn his first weekly honor.
- Following UIW's first SLC series sweep, the team jumped up to No. 3 in the current SLC baseball standings.
- UIW is 15-13 overall and 5-4 in the SLC.
HISTORY VS. TARLETON
- The Cardinals faced the Texans in the season opener on Feb. 22, 2022.
- UIW fell to Tarleton, 1-0.
SCOUTING THE TEXANS
- Tarleton is 10-21 on the season and 6-9 in the Western Athletic Conference.
- Kemuel Thomas-Rivera leads the Texans with .359 batting average along with 33 hits, 19 runs and 16 RBIs.
HISTORY VS. MCNEESE
- The Cardinals last saw the Cowboys on April 11, 2021.
- McNeese is leading the series history, 14-4.
SCOUTING THE COWBOYS
- McNeese is 16-16 and 3-6 in SLC play.
- Brad Burckel is batting .361 with 34 runs, 44 hits and 23 RBIs.
- The Cowboys secured two wins over Nicholls and one over Houston Baptist University.
NO OUTSIDE FOOD & DRINK:
In accordance with university rules and TABC laws, fans are not permitted to bring any outside food or drinks, including alcoholic beverages, into ticketed UIW Athletic events. Containers such as bottles, cans, thermos bottles, ice chests or plastic coolers are also not permitted for the safety and protection of our guests. UIW Athletics offers a wide variety of food and beverages at our on-site concessions stands.
PETS:
For the safety of the student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans, no pets (leashed or unleashed), with the exception of service animals, are allowed at UIW Athletic events.
FOLLOW ALONG
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