Baseball Travels to Birmingham for Weekend Series Against UAB

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Belmont baseball travels to Birmingham, Alabama this weekend for a non-conference series against UAB. The three-game set begins Friday, March 13, at Young Memorial Field.

Belmont enters the weekend with momentum following an 11-7 victory over Tennessee Tech on Wednesday. The Bruins' offense has found its stride, led by sophomore Jake Maddox, who is batting .347 with a team-high three triples and a .531 slugging percentage. Senior Charlie Davis continues to be a force at the top of the order, maintaining a .342 average and a .453 on-base percentage while leading the team in runs scored (16) and walks (12).

The Bruins' depth has been bolstered by several key contributors in recent weeks Brady Holbrook has emerged as a high-impact bat, boasting a .400 average and a .667 slugging percentage over his first nine appearances. Cavan McMeans a mainstay in the lineup, McMeans leads the team in doubles (4) and has been a reliable run producer with 10 RBIs. Landon Godsey providing veteran power, Godsey is currently tied for the team lead in home runs and has been a steady presence in the heart of the order.

On the mound, Tate Marland leads the staff with three wins, while the bullpen has been anchored by Ridge Harvey, who has made eight appearances and struck out 13 batters in 11.2 innings of work.

About the Blazers

• UAB enters with a 10-7 record and are returning home following a midweek 17-2, loss to #6 Auburn.
• UAB has been strong at Young Memorial Field this season and features a high-scoring offense that recently swept Middle Tennessee who the Bruins also beat a last week 8-7.
• Harrison Bowman, who leads the team with two home runs, and Cayden Smith, who currently holds a .375 batting average.

Series History

• Series is currently tied at 3-3 with the last matchup being a 3-7 loss for Belmont in March of 2024.
• Pitcher Joe Ruzicka threw 104 pitches in 5 innings of work and faced 26 batters. 
• Belmont Looks to take the advantage in the series after this weekend

Gametimes this weekend are subject to change due to weather or other factors.

• Friday, March 13: 5:00 PM
• Saturday, March 14: 2:00 PM
• Sunday, March 15: 1:00 PM

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