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BSB: HBU Battles Dallas Baptist in 3-Game Series

Huskies hit the road for weekend set in Dallas



HBU Huskies (4-4) at Dallas Baptist Patriots (5-3)

Horner Ballpark - Dallas


Probable Pitchers
Friday, March 1 - 3 p.m.
RHP Zach Carter (HBU) vs. LHP Jordan Martinson (DBU)
Friday, March 1 - 6:30 p.m.
RHP Kyle Gruller (HBU) vs. RHP Luke Eldred (DBU)
Saturday, March 2 - 2 p.m.
RHP Brady Batten (HBU) vs. RHP MD Johnson (DBU)

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Game Notes

DALLAS - HBU hits the road for a three-game series against Dallas Baptist Friday through Sunday at Horner Ballpark. The Husky Sports Network audio  broadcasts with Russ Reneau begin 15 minutes before each first pitch and are available on HBUHuskies.com.

Due to impending bad weather, the Huskies and Patriots will play a doubleheader Friday beginning at 3 p.m., followed by the series finale Saturday at 2 p.m.

The Huskies (4-4) are expected to send senior righthander Zach Carter, junior righthander Kyle Gruller and senior righthander Brady Batten to the mound. Senior closer JT Newton has three saves and junior righthander Jacob Coats is 3-1 out of the bullpen.

Junior first baseman Johnny Gonzales is hitting .367 with four doubles, a home run and six RBIs, while senior designated hitter Anthony Jones has reached safely in all eight games and is hitting .360 with a double, a triple, five RBIs and five runs for HBU. Junior centerfielder Chase Talbot is hitting .323 with a triple, two RBIs and four runs and junior infielder Nathan Soriano has driven in five and scored four times.

DBU (5-3) is expected to start lefthander Jordan Martinson, and righthanders Luke Eldred and MD Johnson.

Christian Boulware is hitting .389 with three home runs, six RBIs and eight runs, while Luke Bandy is hitting .321 with a double, two home runs, six RBIs and six runs for the Patriots.

DBU holds a 33-6 advantage in the all-time series against HBU.

The Huskies return home for a five-game homestand, begininng with a non-conference matchup against Lamar Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Husky Field.
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Players Mentioned

Zach  Carter

#34 Zach Carter

P
5' 10"
Junior
R/R
JT Newton

#17 JT Newton

P
6' 1"
Junior
R/R
Brady Batten

#29 Brady Batten

P/OF
6' 0"
Junior
R/R
Anthony Jones

#1 Anthony Jones

OF
5' 9"
Junior
R/R
Chase Talbot

#10 Chase Talbot

OF
6' 0"
Junior
L/R
Jacob Coats

#11 Jacob Coats

P
6' 6"
Junior
R/R
Nathan Soriano

#16 Nathan Soriano

IF
6' 2"
Junior
R/R
Kyle Gruller

#18 Kyle Gruller

P
6' 3"
Junior
R/R
Johnny Gonzales

#38 Johnny Gonzales

IF
6' 3"
Junior
L/L

Players Mentioned

Zach  Carter

#34 Zach Carter

5' 10"
Junior
R/R
P
JT Newton

#17 JT Newton

6' 1"
Junior
R/R
P
Brady Batten

#29 Brady Batten

6' 0"
Junior
R/R
P/OF
Anthony Jones

#1 Anthony Jones

5' 9"
Junior
R/R
OF
Chase Talbot

#10 Chase Talbot

6' 0"
Junior
L/R
OF
Jacob Coats

#11 Jacob Coats

6' 6"
Junior
R/R
P
Nathan Soriano

#16 Nathan Soriano

6' 2"
Junior
R/R
IF
Kyle Gruller

#18 Kyle Gruller

6' 3"
Junior
R/R
P
Johnny Gonzales

#38 Johnny Gonzales

6' 3"
Junior
L/L
IF