NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Less than 24 hours after picking up an extra-inning win at home, Belmont (2-10) returns to the diamond and hosts in-state rival Tennessee Tech (9-4) to close out a five-game homestand. First pitch from E.S. Rose Park is set for 4 p.m. CT. Fans can watch the action on ESPN+ or follow along with live stats.
Bruin Bullets
- The win Tuesday night was Belmont's seventh-consecutive victory over North Alabama.
- The last time Belmont won an extra-inning game was the 11-10 victory over Missouri State on May 10, 2024.
- Belmont pitchers struck out 12 batters against North Alabama, which tied the staff's season high set on Feb. 14 at Georgia State.
- Pete Daniel carries a 12-game on-base streak into the game.
- Ty Allen is tied for fourth in the MVC with 11 RBIs.
- Pete Daniel and Charlie Davis are tied for second in the MVC with five stolen bases.
Scouting Report: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- Tennessee Tech fell to WKU on Monday afternoon, dropping a 15-4 decision in eight innings. The Hilltoppers exploded for big innings, plating five in the first and, after taking a 9-4 lead, dropping six, unearned runs with two outs in the top of the eighth.
- Mark Whitcomb leads the team with a .341 batting average, three home runs and 15 RBIs.
- Jackson Rooker and Owen Lee are batting .333 and .304 on the season, respectively.
- The Golden Eagles' pitching staff leads the OVC with seven saves and own the third-lowest ERA of 5.11.
Matchup History
- Belmont is 32-35 all-time against Tennessee Tech.
- The Golden Eagles won the previous meeting 10-8 on Feb. 18. Pete Daniel, Ty Allen, and Mike Sprockett all had three-hit games.
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