The Basics
Game #12-13
Oral Roberts (4-7, 0-0) vs. Central Michigan (3-9, 0-0)
Dates: March 5-6
Location: Tulsa, Okla.  (J.L. Johnson Stadium)
Watch: Summit League Network | Behind the Mic: Adam Hildebrandt | Live Stats: Sidearm Stats

TULSA, Okla. – Currently on a four-game skid, the Oral Roberts University looks to right the ship in a two-game series against the Chippewas of Central Michigan starting Tuesday evening. Tomorrow's game will feature Sports Management Appreciation night and tickets will be BOGO. 

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.

Important Links
Summit League Notes

Inside the Series
• Tuesday's matchup will feature the first game between the two squads since March 21, 1999.

• The Golden Eagles lead the all-time series over CMU 3-2 and have won the past three games.

•  During their last series in 1999, ORU would outscore the Chippewas 34-17 across three games.

Quick Hits  
• The Golden Eagles enter the matchup fresh off falling to Baylor this past weekend and being swept for the first time since March of 2023.

• Kyle Booker has been on a tear since after starting the first five games of his ORU career with a .125 batting average. The senior outfielder has quickly turned things around and is now batting .478 in his past six outings.

• Conner Floyd looks to continue his dominance at JL Johnson Stadium. The right-handed reliever has thrown 8.2 innings of scoreless relief dating back to last season.

• Look for Ryan Blackwell (7) to join Holden Breeze (11), Drew Stahl (10, and Booker (10) in the 10+ RBI club. The catcher dominated during his last night game at home, driving in five runs against SIUE.

Scouting the Opponent
• The Chippewas enter Tulsa on a six game losing streak after being swept by #20 Dallas Baptist and Oklahoma State.

• Keep an eye out for Danny Wustenfield, the first baseman has hit safely in 10 of CMU's 12 games this season and leads the Chippewas with a .340 batting average

• This will be the CMU's 13th and 14th game on the road this season as their as they open the 2024 campaign with 20-straight games before their home opener.

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