GEORGIA STATE (18-19, 7-8) vs. WEST GEORGIA (11-25, 8-7)
April 14 | 6:00 P.M. | GSU Baseball Complex
Last Meeting
Georgia State earned an 8-2 win over West Georgia earlier this season on March 17 in Carrollton.
The Panthers limited West Georgia to just three hits in the game, with Hunter Atkins earning the win after tossing 4.1 innings.
At the plate, Hunter Carlson led the way with a home run and two RBI, while Wills Maginnis and Nick Garagozzo each drove in two runs. Georgia State drew nine walks and scored in five different innings in the victory.
Panthers at the Plate
Georgia State is hitting .264 as a team with 236 runs and 305 hits through 37 games this season.
John Beverley leads the team with a .384 batting average and 20 stolen bases, while Sam Silas is hitting .324 and continues to be one of the Panthers' most consistent bats. Wills Maginnis has provided power at the top of the lineup with five home runs and 28 RBI, while Hunter Carlson has added 31 RBI on the year.
Panthers on the Mound
Georgia State enters the game with a 6.02 team ERA and 305 strikeouts in 322.2 innings.
Jake Hembree leads the rotation with a 3.32 ERA and 50 strikeouts, while Cole Roberts has added 37 strikeouts across 39.2 innings. Out of the bullpen, Will Bartkoski and Michael Caruso have been key pieces in midweek and late-game situations.
Scouting West Georgia
West Georgia is hitting .257 as a team with 300 hits and 184 runs scored this season.
Patrick McCullough leads the Wolves with a .384 average, while former Panther Andon Lewis has driven in a team-high 32 RBI and added seven home runs. Blake Bradford is hitting .341 and has also been a key contributor in the lineup.
On the mound, West Georgia holds an 8.28 team ERA and has allowed 297 runs this season.
