After a wasted opportunity over the weekend on the road, Ohio (8-22, 4-11 Mid-American Conference) will now turn to a rematch with rival Marshall (16-16, 5-7 Sun Belt) in hopes of a momentum-building win. The last time these two teams faced off, Marshall outlasted Ohio in a 12-inning thriller ending in a walk-off grand slam.
The Thundering Herd had troubles away from their home field, boasting a less than impressive 4-12 record when playing on the road. For the Bobcats, the season is slipping away, they’ve lost every midweek nonconference game since the beginning of March and have yet to win a MAC series.
Here is everything you need to know before Ohio takes on Marshall:
Game Information
Opponent: Marshall Thundering Herd (16-16, 5-7 Sun Belt)
Location: Bob Wren Stadium
Time: Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Where to watch: ESPN+
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Meet the Opponent
Head Coach: Greg Beals (third season)
Probable Starters:
Hunter Winston (12.56 ERA, three starts) for Ohio versus Luke Proehl (2.79 ERA, three starts)
Statistical Leaders:
Batting average: Eddie Leon (.298)
RBI: Ethan Murdoch (24)
Home runs: Murdoch (8)
ERA: Clint Moak (2.23)
Strikeouts: Griffin Miller (32)
Ohio Notes
Against one of the least successful opponents it will face all season, Ohio lost yet another series against Northern Illinois over the weekend. With a record 14 games under .500, a late-season push is pivotal if the Bobcats want any chance of sneaking into a postseason appearance.
The pitching remains the heart of the Bobcats' issues as they experiment with different bullpen combinations and starting options as they approach the season’s final weeks. A bright spot on the mound has been freshman Hunter Winston, who tallied back-to-back good starts and is expected to be given the ball again against Marshall.
Player to watch: Trae Cassidy
In Ohio’s most recent series against Northern Illinois, Cassidy was a pivotal figure in what runs the Bobcats were able to score. In three games, the sophomore catcher recorded six hits, including three RBIs in game two. Cassidy bounced around between catcher and first base but has proven to be a flexible option for Ohio coach Craig Moore.
