Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
UT-Martin
Racers Return to Johnny Reagan Field for Home Opener Tuesday
2/20/2023 6:47:00 PM | Baseball
Murray State will host former conference foe UT Martin for their home opener on Tuesday afternoon
Dates (Times):Â Tuesday Jan. 21 (3 p.m.)
Site (Venue):Â Murray, Ky (Johnny Reagan Field)
Opponent:Â UT Martin
TV:Â ESPN+
Live Stats:Â GoRacers.com
MUR vs. UTM:Â 81-35
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Murray State baseball is set for its home opener against former conference rival UT Martin on Tuesday at 3 p.m at Johnny Reagan Field in Murray, Kentucky. The Racers were able to complete the sweep over the Skyhawks a season ago across a three-game series.Â
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Scouting Report
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The Skyhawks split their opening series with Belmont, going 2-2 to begin the season. Junior utility man Andrew Fernandez is coming off of a big weekend where he earned a .545 batting average with two doubles and a home run to go with three RBIs. UT Martin flashed several arms throughout opening weekend with 11 different pitchers making an appearance.
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Opening Week Notes
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The Murray State offense was able to flex their muscles throughout opening weekend with 11 extra-base hits over the course of the weekend. Four different Racers were able to hit a home run during their series with North Florida. Dustin Mercer pieced together three doubles on the weekend while Taylor Howell led the Racers with two doubles and a home run, good for a .714 slugging percentage.
