KENNESAW, GA – Kennesaw State baseball wraps up its 2023 home schedule this week with four games at Stillwell Stadium. The Owls welcome Georgia Tech to The Shake on Wednesday, May 10 and then host the University of North Alabama for an ASUN conference series scheduled to begin this Friday.
The Rundown
Matches: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (28-19) at Kennesaw State Owls (22-24)
Matches: North Alabama Lions (9-36) at Kennesaw State Owl (22-24)
Date: May 10
site: Stilwell Stadium; Kennesaw, Georgia
Television: ESPN+
Game Notes: KSU
Tickets: Purchase
Parking: Town Point Economy Lot – Parking Map
Schedule for 2023: Press here
GAME DAY INFORMATION
WEDNESDAY
First presentation: 7:00 p.m
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FRIDAY
First presentation: 6:00 in the evening
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SATURDAY
First presentation: 4:00 in the afternoon
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SUNDAY
First presentation: 13:00
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GRAD TICKET DEAL
In honor of the graduation, the families of all Spring 2023 graduates will receive free admission to tomorrow’s game. Families must show a graduation ticket from a spring 23rd ceremony at the ticket booth to confirm this ticket deal.
PARKING UPDATE
Due to KSU’s graduation, parking for Wednesday’s game will be in the Town Point Economy Lot. The visitor lot and east deck will be reserved for graduation ceremonies. Please click here to view the attached parking map.
DAY FOR ADULTS
On Sunday, KSU baseball will honor the four seniors who make up the Class of 2023. Nick Colina, Luke Cooper, Mason Jones and Nick Zegna all have made an impact both on and off the field during their time at Kennesaw State. The ceremony is scheduled to begin 20 minutes before kick-off at 1pm on Sunday.
THE SERIES
The Owls and Yellow Jackets have met 29 times in series history. Georgia Tech leads the all-time series with a record of 21-8. Earlier this season, GT defeated KSU with a 5-4 win in Atlanta.
THE LAST MATCHUP
On March 1, Georgia Tech beat the Owls courtesy of a three-run homer with two outs in the fifth inning. Spencer Hanson led the KSU offense with a 2-for-3 night that included a home run and two RBIs. Other notables for Kennesaw State were Donovan Cash (1-for-4, RBI) and Nick Hassan (1-for-4, double, RBI).
FIVE OWLS TO THE TOP OF ASUN
Several Owls are leading the race atop the ASUN Conference in multiple categories. Senior Nick Colina leads the ASUN in three categories. The Dallas, Georgia native leads the ASUN in triples (5), OBP (.512) and walks (47). Freshman To Jackson Cirello 14 pairs are tied for ninth. Donovan Cash is 13th with 45 RBI. Blake Wehunt is seventh in the league with 72 hits and Nick Zegna is 17th with 60 strokes.
HANSON’S HOT PORCELAIN
Spencer Hanson has been on a tear in his last 10 games. The KSU designated hitter has homered seven times while collecting seven multi-hit performances and 21 RBIs in that span. Hanson recorded 11 RBI in the three-game series with Jacksonville and was named the ASUN Conference Player of the Week for the first time in his career.
FRESHMAN PHENOMENS
Coach Coe and his staff focused on recruiting high school talent during their first, full recruiting cycle at Kennesaw State. The class features 13 true freshmen and is ranked the No. 57 class out of 302 Division I programs by Perfect Game USA. Two of these players, Jackson Cirello and Tanner Franklinwere also named to Perfect Game’s preseason Top 100 Freshmen list.
DIAMOND DEBUTS
The Owls bring many new faces to the diamond in the 2023 campaign. 21 of the 37 players on this year’s team are in their first season with KSU baseball. This represents 57% of the team composition.
ON THE DECK
The Owls host North Alabama this weekend for a three game series starting on Friday, May 12th. The first game is set for 6:00 PM at Stillwell Stadium and will be the seventh game in the history of the series, with KSU leading 6-0.
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