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No. 24 @MizzouBaseball Visits No. 23 Tennessee for SEC Weekend Series
5/2/2019 9:20:00 AM | Baseball
Tigers set for three straight SEC series to close 2019 regular season
| No. 24 Mizzou and No. 23 Tennessee Set for SEC Eastern Division Clash | ||||||
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| OPPONENT | LOCATION | DAY | TIME (CT) | WATCH | LISTEN | STATS |
| Tennessee | Knoxville, Tenn. | Friday, May 3 | 5:30 pm | SEC Network + | Radio | Stats |
| Tennessee | Knoxville, Tenn. | Saturday, May 4 | 11 am | SEC Network | Radio | Stats |
| Tennessee | Knoxville, Tenn. | Sunday, May 5 | 1 pm | SEC Network + | Radio | Stats |
COLUMBIA, Mo. – No. 24 Mizzou Baseball (31-15-1) will compete in the first of three consecutive Southeastern Conference Eastern Division series' this weekend at No. 23 Tennessee. The Tigers and Volunteers open their series Friday evening with first pitch at 5:30 p.m. CT.
The two squads close out the weekend with back to back day games at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. First pitch Saturday and Sunday is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT and 1 p.m. CT, respectively. Friday and Sunday's matchups will broadcast live on SEC Network + via WatchESPN, while Saturday afternoon's contest will televise nationally on SEC Network.
Fans can tune-in to KTGR (105.1 FM, 100.5 FM, 1580 AM) this weekend and all season long, as Tex Little and Matt Michaels return to the radio airwaves.
#ShowMe Mizzou Game Notes
Series History vs. Tennessee
- Mizzou leads the all-time series over Tennessee, 12-6.
- The two programs last met last season (May 17-19, 2018) for a three-game series at Taylor Stadium. The Tigers claimed the series opener and finale to earn the series win over the Volunteers.
- Mizzou's last visit to Knoxville, Tennessee, was two years ago (May 18-20, 2017), as it produced a three-game series sweep. The Tigers outscored the Volunteers, 15-2.
- Dating back to 2015, Mizzou has won four consecutive three-game series' over Tennessee.
Mizzou Overwhelms Southeast Missouri Wednesday in Non-Conference Finale
- Mizzou put a cap on its strong non-conference schedule this season, defeating Southeast Missouri Wednesday (May 1) at Taylor Stadium, 21-6.
- The 21 runs scored and 21 hits produced by the Tiger offense both marked season-highs. It was Mizzou's first 20-plus runs scored in a game since last year (20, vs. Northeastern – Feb. 24, 2018).
- Five Tiger batters finished with multi-RBI performances at the plate, while 13 different individuals produced at least one hit. Junior INF Austin James led the way with three doubles and five RBI. He became the first Tiger to record three doubles in a game since 2014.
- Mizzou concludes its strong non-conference record this season at 21-5.
- The Tigers opened non-conference play only 2-4, following a shaky season-opening road trip in Florida. Mizzou certainly responded in a big way, winning 19 of its remaining 20 contests against non-SEC competition.
- Mizzou remained perfect in Wednesday contests this season, improving its record to 5-0.
- The Tigers advanced their fantastic home record this year to 21-3 after the conclusion of Wednesday's victory.
- It was a rare matchup against a left-handed starting pitcher Wednesday, as Mizzou faced a lefty hurler for only the ninth time this season. The Tigers now own a 5-3-1 record in those ballgames.
- The long ball by Tiger batters often equals positive results, as junior SS Chris Cornelius and sophomore OF Alex Peterson each produced home runs Wednesday. Mizzou is now 21-5 this season when going yard.
- After falling behind 1-0 in the top of the first, Mizzou's eventual comeback win was its 17th of the season.
Up Next for Mizzou
- Mizzou concludes its 2019 regular season with two additional SEC series'. The Tigers hit the road again next weekend (May 10-12) for contests against No. 2 Vanderbilt. The Tigers will then host Florida for their home finale at Taylor Stadium (May 16-18).
- Fans can purchase tickets by visiting MUTigers.com/Tickets or by calling the Mizzou Athletics Ticket Office at 1-800-CAT-PAWS.
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