The Basics
Game #8
Oral Roberts (4-3, 0-0) vs. Wichita State (3-3, 0-0)
Dates: Feb. 28
Location: Tulsa, Okla.  (J.L. Johnson Stadium)
Watch: Summit League Network | Behind the Mic: Adam Hildebrandt | Live Stats: Sidearm Stats

TULSA, Okla. – Winners of 3 in a row, the Oral Roberts baseball team faces off in a midweek matchup against the Wichita State Shockers as the Golden Eagles close out their first homestand of the season.

The game will be streamed on the the Summit League Network with Adam Hildebrandt on the call. Fans can also follow along with the game on ORU's Twitter, @ORUBaseball.

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Summit League Notes

Inside the Series
• Wednesday's game marks the 77th meeting all-time between the two clubs.

• The Golden Eagles have beat the Shockers in four of their last five matchups, most recently beating Wichita state 4-1 back on May 9, 2023.

• Last season ORU swept the Shockers in the three games played between the two programs, outscoring Wichita State 15-8.

Quick Hits  
• The Golden Eagles enter the matchup fresh off their first sweep of the 2024 season where they scored 29 runs in three games against SIUE. 

• Starting pitching is currently on a tear for the Golden Eagles, the last three starts have averaged a 3.50 ERA.

• Elijah Rodriguez is entering the game fresh off of Summit League Peak Performer of the Week honors and is currently on pace for a 112-hit season.

• David Herring will face off against his former squad. He started 53 games at shortstop where he slashed .294/.377/.411 and led the team with a 29-game on-base streak that was snapped in the final game of the year. Also racked up 14 multi-hit games and 10 multi-RBI games, launched four homers, doubled 11 times and plated 35 runs along with being named to the AAC All-Academic Team.

Scouting the Opponent
• The Leathernecks enter Tulsa with a 3-3 mark after closing out the Jax College Baseball Classic with a 12-6 win over #18 Iowa.

• Keep an eye out for Dayvin Johnson, the outfielder batted .500 against two top-25 teams, driving in four runs, and being named to the Jax CBC All-Tournament Team.

• The projected starter for the Shockers is Caden Favors (3.65 ERA), but Wichita State could opt to turn to their bullpen as they have a three-game series against Utah Tech this Friday.

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