GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG baseball looks to remain undefeated in the midweek this Tuesday, hosting Charlotte at 4 p.m. The Spartans are coming off a 3-1 week in which they downed No. 11 NC State in Raleigh the previous Tuesday. They are yet to concede a series this year, going 2-1 against both Elon and High Point, while Charlotte is yet to drop a decision in their six games played.
*Tuesday's game will be the first for the Spartans under the state's current attendance policy, which allows 30-percent capacity for outdoor events.
Who: Charlotte
Where: UNCG Baseball Stadium | Greensboro, N.C.
When: Tuesday, March 2 | 4 p.m.
Probables: UNCG; RHP Brendan Collins (0-0, -.--) v Charlotte; TBD (0-0, 0.00)
Watch | Live Stats
HOW'S THEIR FORM?
-- UNCG has won five of their last six matchups, including a win over No. 11 NC State in the midweek. The Spartans' Sunday loss to High Point broke up a five-game winning streak for the club
-- Charlotte has started the season on a six-game winning streak, with series sweeps of Morehead State and William & Mary. The 49ers were receiving votes in last week's NCBWA Top-25 poll
SCOUTING THE SPARTANS
-- The Spartans became the first non-ACC team in the past decade to score 16 runs at Doak Field this past Tuesday, dropping the No. 11 team in the nation, NC State by a final of 16-13
-- Corey Rosier tied a program record after recording two triples in his first two at bats of this last weekend's series against High Point. The outfielder had a triple against the Wolfpack as well, where he collected four RBI in the leadoff spot. His three triples on the season ranks first in Division I baseball
-- Zack Budzik already has five stolen bases on the year, putting him ninth in Division I for this year. He is yet to get caught stealing on the season
-- The Spartans' 49 walks drawn is second in the SoCon but ninth in the country
SCOUTING CHARLOTTE
-- Charlotte is off to a hot start on offense, combining for a .347 batting average and 18 home runs through six game. The 49ers average and home run total rank sixth and second in the country respectively
-- Sophomore infielder Austin Knight leads all 49ers with 14 RBI and four doubles, while his four homers are tied with two others for a team-high. He is currently slashing .478/.538/1.174 on the year
SERIES HISTORY
-- UNCG is 7-12 against Charlotte all-time, but is currently on a two-game winning streak against the 49ers
-- The Spartans have not lost to Charlotte since 2015, beating the 49ers in a 6-4 final just last February
#letsgoG
