MARTIN, Tenn. -- Belmont baseball hits the road Tuesday for a midweek matchup against UT Martin, looking to build momentum as the second half of the season continues.
Belmont enters the contest at 14-26 overall and 6-11 in true road games, aiming to sharpen its consistency away from home. The Bruins have shown flashes offensively throughout the season, highlighted by a team batting average of .261 with 42 home runs and 199 RBIs. Leading the charge has been Brady Holbrook, who paces the team with a .346 average and 37 hits, while Charlie Davis batting .343 on 57 hits continues to be a steady presence at the top of the lineup.
The Bruins' offense has produced multiple impact bats, including Landon Godsey who reached 7 HR this weekend and 30 RBI. Cavan McMeans 6 HR, 29 RBI, giving Belmont depth throughout the order. Jake Maddox has also been a key contributor, hitting .275 with five home runs and providing defensive stability.
On the mound, Belmont will look for continued development from a pitching staff that has logged over 335 innings this season. McKale Stevenson has been a bright spot with a 2.43 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 33.1 innings, while Ridge Harvey has emerged as an important arm both as a starter and out of the bullpen.
Harvey's recent performance earned him conference Freshman of the Week honors, marking a significant milestone in his young career. The freshman right-hander has tallied 40 strikeouts across 36.1 innings and continues to show growth in high-leverage situations, giving Belmont another reliable option as the season progresses.
Defensively, Belmont has been solid with a .970 fielding percentage, anchored by Maddox at first base and Mike Sprockett behind the plate. The Bruins have turned 22 double plays this season and will look to limit extra opportunities for UT Martin on Tuesday.
UT Martin presents a tough midweek challenge, particularly on its home field, where momentum can swing quickly. For Belmont, the key will be early execution—both offensively and on the mound—to control the pace of the game.
- UT Martin holds a strong home field presence tends to play more confidently at home, often putting pressure on opponents early with aggressive offense.
- The Skyhawks have a disciplined offensive approach expect a lineup that prioritizes putting balls in play and creating runs through situational hitting rather than relying solely on power.
- Pitching variability midweek games can feature a mix of starters and bullpen arms, so adjusting quickly to different looks on the mound will be key.
Up Next
Belmont will travel up north to Valparaiso, Ind. to compete against Valpo in a MVC Weekend Series starting on Friday at 3:00 PM from Emory G. Bauer Field.Â
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First pitch is set for Tuesday, as the Bruins look to carry recent individual momentum into a complete team performance on the road.
