SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant baseball team is set to take on Delaware in a three-game series starting Friday at 4:00 p.m. The games continue on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and wrap up on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Bryant comes into this series with a record of 2-3-1, having recently played to a 9-9 tie against Merrimack.
Game Details
Opponent: Delaware
Location: Bob Hannah Stadium, Newark, DE
Schedule:
Friday, Feb. 28 – 4:00 PM
Saturday, Mar. 1 – 2:00 PM
Sunday, Mar. 2 – 1:00 PM
Live Stats: Friday | Saturday | Sunday
Video: FloCollege ($)
Starting Pitchers
Friday – Luke Delongchamp vs TBA
Saturday – Michael Belcher vs TBA
Sunday – Clay Robbins vs TBA
- Luke Delongchamp will take the mound on Friday. He’s pitched just 3 innings in two starts so far, giving up three runs (one earned) and striking out three.
- Michael Belcher has thrown 4 innings in each of his first two games, allowing two runs and striking out four at UCF. He has a total of 11 strikeouts against just two walks this season.
- Clay Robbins made his Bryant debut last Sunday, pitching 3.1 shutout innings with no hits allowed, though he had some trouble with walks.
Bryant vs. Delaware
- This series will be the first meeting between Bryant and Delaware since 2018. Bryant leads their all-time matchups 7-2.
- In previous seasons, Bryant has consistently performed well against Delaware, winning three out of four games in 2014 and 2018 and having a significant scoring advantage overall.
Bulldog Highlights
- Bryant recently played a thrilling tie against Merrimack and holds a record of 2-3-1.
- The team has a batting average of .238 but boasts a solid 3.99 ERA overall.
- Brandyn Durand is leading the charge with an impressive batting average of .500, featuring four home runs and twelve RBIs.
- Gavin Noriega stands out with three doubles so far this season.
- Charlie Saul is on a hitting streak, finding success in his last three games.
- With 17 pitchers used this season, the Bulldogs have depth in their pitching lineup, with just two freshmen among them.
- Mark Scamardella continues to impress with 3.1 scoreless innings this season.
Blue Hens Overview
- Delaware enters the series with a record of 3-5, having recently won three games in a row.
- After a rough start, Delaware has bounced back with notable wins, highlighting their hitting power.
- Aaron Graeber is the standout player for the Blue Hens, boasting a .382 batting average along with five home runs.
- Delaware’s pitching staff has faced challenges, with an ERA of 8.60, but they have shown sparks of improvement.