Tuesday, March 13
Manhattan, Kan.
6:30 pm
Creighton University
at
Kansas State
Photo by: Steve Branscombe
Baseball Opens Four Game Week At Kansas State, Then Hosts Shockers This Weekend
3/12/2018 4:52:00 PM | Baseball
Omaha, Neb. -- After their 14th road contest to open the 2018 season on Tuesday, the Creighton Baseball team will open its home schedule with a three-game set against its former Missouri Valley rival on Friday, March 16.
Download the complete preview (PDF).
Probable Pitching Matchups (2018 Stats)
Tuesday                                               ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
CU - Preston Church (Sr.- LHP)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 14.14Â Â Â 1-1Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 3Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 7.0Â Â Â 10Â Â Â 14Â Â Â 11Â Â Â 9Â Â Â 10
KSU - Quinton Potter (Fr. - RHP)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5.06Â Â Â 0-0Â Â Â 5Â Â Â 2Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 10.2Â Â Â 11Â Â Â 8Â Â Â 6Â Â Â 6Â Â Â 10
Friday                                                   ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
WSU - Codi Heuer (Jr. -RHP)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4.09Â Â Â 3-0Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 22.0Â Â Â 18Â Â Â 10Â Â Â 10Â Â Â 12Â Â Â 22
CU - Ryan Tapani (Sr.-RHP)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1.57Â Â Â 3-0Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 23.0Â Â Â 22Â Â Â 6Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 12Â Â Â 25
Saturday                                           ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
WSU - Liam Eddy (Fr.-LHP)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1.05Â Â Â 4-0Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 25.2Â Â Â 18Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 3Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 18
CU - Mitch Ragan (Jr.-RHP)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4.64Â Â Â 1-1Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 21.1Â Â Â 24Â Â Â 12Â Â Â 11Â Â Â 7Â Â Â 15
Sunday                                               ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
WSU - Connor Lungwitz (Jr.-RHP)Â Â Â 4.08Â Â Â 1-0Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 17.2Â Â Â 16Â Â Â 9Â Â Â 8Â Â Â 5Â Â Â 8
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Scouting the Bluejays
(2018: 8-5, 0-0 BIG EAST)
The Bluejays closed a 3-1 week by taking a weekend series from Minnesota, claiming the first two games of the series by identical scores of 7-3.
Creighton opens their home slate of games on Friday as the Bluejays welcome their former Missouri Valley rival Wichita State. The Shockers and Bluejays begin the series at 6:30 pm.
The Bluejays continue to be a potent offense during the early season, led by leadoff man Clark Brinkman hitting .411 at the dish.
Bluejays vs. Kansas State
Kansas State leads Creighton 52-39-1 in head-to-head play.
Before canceling their contest in 2017 due to weather, the Bluejays last faced the Wildcats in a home contest at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, where the Bluejays edged a 5-4 victory in their favor.
About Kansas State
Scouting the Wildcats
(2018: 10-5, 0-0 Big 12)
After dropping the first three games of the season, Kansas State has won 10 of its last 12, including six of its last seven.
The Wildcats enter Tuesday's contest hitting .308 as a team, led by Will Brennnan's impressive .498 clip.
On the bump Kansas State has a 4.92 team ERA, while Tuesday's starter Quinton
Potter sports a 5.06 mark in 10.2 innings. The Wildcats do not have a defined closer thus far, with both Jaxon Passino (1.42 ERA in 6.1 innings) and Jared Marolf (2.35 ERA in 15.1 innings) have one save.
Bluejays vs. Wichita State
Wichita State leads Creighton 115-48-1 in head-to-head play.
The Bluejays have won three out of their last five contests, while taking their only meeting of the 2017 season in a 4-3 win in 10 innings.
About Wichita State
Scouting the Shockers
(2018: 12-2, 0-0 American Athletic)
The Shockers are off to a hot start this season, claiming their first eight contests. Wichita's first loss came on March 4 in 10 innings to Nebraska, while their second loss was also by one run (2-1) at Oral Roberts.
Wichita State has played most of their games thus far at home, going 9-1 in Wichita.
The Shockers will be completing the trifecta of D1 schools in the state of Nebraska, taking all three from UNO and two of three versus the Huskers earlier this season.
Wichita State enters the week hitting .284 as a team, led by Jacob Katzfey's .429 average.On the hill the Shockers have a 3.33 team ERA, including a stellar 1.05 from Saturday starter Liam Eddy.
Bluejay Battery of Tapani & Emodi Sweep BIG EAST Baseball Weekly Honors
The Creighton battery of pitcher Ryan Tapani and catcher Michael Emodi were both honored Monday, March 12 for helping the Bluejays to a 3-1 week. Tapani earned Pitcher of the Week honors, while Emodi was named Player of the Week.
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Tapani Shines in Front of Family During Series Opener at Minnesota
Playing in front of his home state crowd, senior pitcher Ryan Tapani shined with a career best seven-inning appearance. In his seven innings of work, Tapani had 10 strikeouts, threw 102 pitches, allowed just one run for a 1.29 ERA. In the 7-3 Creighton victory, Tapani allowed just six hits, one for extra bases.
The performance was a little more special for Ryan as his father, Kevin, was in the stands. His dad pitched for the Minnesota Twins for seven seasons (1989-95) and also pitched for the
Los Angeles Dodgers (1995), the Chicago White Sox (1996) and the Chicago Cubs (1997-2001).
Emodi Displays Raw Power with Five Blasts in Three Games
Creighton junior Michael Emodi launched three home runs during a 3-1 week for the Jays. He finished the week with a .375 average (6-for-16) with four extra base hits, a .412 on-base percentage and a 1.000 slugging percentage. Emodi went 1-for-4 against Arkansas Pine Bluff in midweek action, scoring twice with two RBI and a homer. On Friday, in the opener against Minnesota the catcher went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI and a two home runs. He followed that up with a two-hit Saturday, one a double. Emodi crossed the plate once.
Bluejays Buying into the both Speed and the Long Ball in 2018
During the first 13 games of 2018, Creighton has already launched eight home runs and swiped 25 bags.
Leading the power surge is Emodi with five. The nine blasts are the third highest through 13 games since Creighton crushed 13 home runs in its first 13 games in 2010 and 14 long balls in 2009.
On the base paths Creighton's 25 steals are the most since the Bluejays snagged 43 bags in the first 13.
Home Runs and Stolen Bases
through 13 games
2018:Â Â Â 8 HR & 25 SB
2017:Â Â Â Â Â Â 9 HR & 10 SB
2016:Â Â Â 1 HR & 23 SB
2015:Â Â Â 2 HR & 10 SB
2014:Â Â Â 8 HR & 9 SB
2013:Â Â Â 5 HR & 11 SB
2012:Â Â Â 3 HR & 12 SB
2011:Â Â Â Â Â Â 5 HR & 18 SBÂ Â Â
2010:Â Â Â 13 HR & 14 SB
2009:Â Â Â 14 HR & 7 SB
Download the complete preview (PDF).
Creighton at Kansas State
March 13Â @ 6:30 pm
Wichita State at Creighton
March 16 @ 6:30 pm
March 17 @ 2:00 pm
March 18 @ 12:00 pm
March 13Â @ 6:30 pm
Wichita State at Creighton
March 16 @ 6:30 pm
March 17 @ 2:00 pm
March 18 @ 12:00 pm
Probable Pitching Matchups (2018 Stats)
Tuesday                                               ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
CU - Preston Church (Sr.- LHP)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 14.14Â Â Â 1-1Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 3Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 7.0Â Â Â 10Â Â Â 14Â Â Â 11Â Â Â 9Â Â Â 10
KSU - Quinton Potter (Fr. - RHP)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5.06Â Â Â 0-0Â Â Â 5Â Â Â 2Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 10.2Â Â Â 11Â Â Â 8Â Â Â 6Â Â Â 6Â Â Â 10
Friday                                                   ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
WSU - Codi Heuer (Jr. -RHP)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4.09Â Â Â 3-0Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 22.0Â Â Â 18Â Â Â 10Â Â Â 10Â Â Â 12Â Â Â 22
CU - Ryan Tapani (Sr.-RHP)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1.57Â Â Â 3-0Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 23.0Â Â Â 22Â Â Â 6Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 12Â Â Â 25
Saturday                                           ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
WSU - Liam Eddy (Fr.-LHP)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1.05Â Â Â 4-0Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 25.2Â Â Â 18Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 3Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 18
CU - Mitch Ragan (Jr.-RHP)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4.64Â Â Â 1-1Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 21.1Â Â Â 24Â Â Â 12Â Â Â 11Â Â Â 7Â Â Â 15
Sunday                                               ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
WSU - Connor Lungwitz (Jr.-RHP)Â Â Â 4.08Â Â Â 1-0Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 4Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 17.2Â Â Â 16Â Â Â 9Â Â Â 8Â Â Â 5Â Â Â 8
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Video
Kansas State will offer a free video stream at
http://www.kstatesports.com/watch/
You can find the Bluejays' battles with the Shockers at:
http://gocreighton.com/watch
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Kansas State will offer a free video stream at
http://www.kstatesports.com/watch/
You can find the Bluejays' battles with the Shockers at:
http://gocreighton.com/watch
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Stats
Follow the action against Kansas State online at: http://sidearmstats.com/kstate/baseball/
Follow the action against Wichita State online at: http://creighton.statbroadcast.com
Follow the action against Wichita State online at: http://creighton.statbroadcast.com
Scouting the Bluejays
(2018: 8-5, 0-0 BIG EAST)
The Bluejays closed a 3-1 week by taking a weekend series from Minnesota, claiming the first two games of the series by identical scores of 7-3.
Creighton opens their home slate of games on Friday as the Bluejays welcome their former Missouri Valley rival Wichita State. The Shockers and Bluejays begin the series at 6:30 pm.
The Bluejays continue to be a potent offense during the early season, led by leadoff man Clark Brinkman hitting .411 at the dish.
Bluejays vs. Kansas State
Kansas State leads Creighton 52-39-1 in head-to-head play.
Before canceling their contest in 2017 due to weather, the Bluejays last faced the Wildcats in a home contest at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, where the Bluejays edged a 5-4 victory in their favor.
About Kansas State
- Located in Manhattan, Kan.
- The Wildcats were picked to finish tenth in the 2018 Big 12 Preseason Poll.
- Kansas State finished the 2017 season with a 29-26 record and a ninth place finish in the Big 12. Â
- Brad Hill leads the Wildcats in his 14th year in charge of the program. He has compiled a record of 873-456-3 in his 23rd season as a head coach, including a 455-365-3 record for the Wildcats.
Scouting the Wildcats
(2018: 10-5, 0-0 Big 12)
After dropping the first three games of the season, Kansas State has won 10 of its last 12, including six of its last seven.
The Wildcats enter Tuesday's contest hitting .308 as a team, led by Will Brennnan's impressive .498 clip.
On the bump Kansas State has a 4.92 team ERA, while Tuesday's starter Quinton
Potter sports a 5.06 mark in 10.2 innings. The Wildcats do not have a defined closer thus far, with both Jaxon Passino (1.42 ERA in 6.1 innings) and Jared Marolf (2.35 ERA in 15.1 innings) have one save.
Bluejays vs. Wichita State
Wichita State leads Creighton 115-48-1 in head-to-head play.
The Bluejays have won three out of their last five contests, while taking their only meeting of the 2017 season in a 4-3 win in 10 innings.
About Wichita State
- Located in Wichita, Kan.
- The Shockers were picked to finish sixth in the 2018 American Athletic Preseason Poll.
- Wichita State finished the 2017 season with a 28-30 record, including 10-11 in conference action.
- Todd Butler enters his fifth season in charge for the Shockers, posting a 118-130 record in his tenure as the Wichita State Head Coach.
Scouting the Shockers
(2018: 12-2, 0-0 American Athletic)
The Shockers are off to a hot start this season, claiming their first eight contests. Wichita's first loss came on March 4 in 10 innings to Nebraska, while their second loss was also by one run (2-1) at Oral Roberts.
Wichita State has played most of their games thus far at home, going 9-1 in Wichita.
The Shockers will be completing the trifecta of D1 schools in the state of Nebraska, taking all three from UNO and two of three versus the Huskers earlier this season.
Wichita State enters the week hitting .284 as a team, led by Jacob Katzfey's .429 average.On the hill the Shockers have a 3.33 team ERA, including a stellar 1.05 from Saturday starter Liam Eddy.
Bluejay Battery of Tapani & Emodi Sweep BIG EAST Baseball Weekly Honors
The Creighton battery of pitcher Ryan Tapani and catcher Michael Emodi were both honored Monday, March 12 for helping the Bluejays to a 3-1 week. Tapani earned Pitcher of the Week honors, while Emodi was named Player of the Week.
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Tapani Shines in Front of Family During Series Opener at Minnesota
Playing in front of his home state crowd, senior pitcher Ryan Tapani shined with a career best seven-inning appearance. In his seven innings of work, Tapani had 10 strikeouts, threw 102 pitches, allowed just one run for a 1.29 ERA. In the 7-3 Creighton victory, Tapani allowed just six hits, one for extra bases.
The performance was a little more special for Ryan as his father, Kevin, was in the stands. His dad pitched for the Minnesota Twins for seven seasons (1989-95) and also pitched for the
Los Angeles Dodgers (1995), the Chicago White Sox (1996) and the Chicago Cubs (1997-2001).
Emodi Displays Raw Power with Five Blasts in Three Games
Creighton junior Michael Emodi launched three home runs during a 3-1 week for the Jays. He finished the week with a .375 average (6-for-16) with four extra base hits, a .412 on-base percentage and a 1.000 slugging percentage. Emodi went 1-for-4 against Arkansas Pine Bluff in midweek action, scoring twice with two RBI and a homer. On Friday, in the opener against Minnesota the catcher went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI and a two home runs. He followed that up with a two-hit Saturday, one a double. Emodi crossed the plate once.
Bluejays Buying into the both Speed and the Long Ball in 2018
During the first 13 games of 2018, Creighton has already launched eight home runs and swiped 25 bags.
Leading the power surge is Emodi with five. The nine blasts are the third highest through 13 games since Creighton crushed 13 home runs in its first 13 games in 2010 and 14 long balls in 2009.
On the base paths Creighton's 25 steals are the most since the Bluejays snagged 43 bags in the first 13.
Home Runs and Stolen Bases
through 13 games
2018:Â Â Â 8 HR & 25 SB
2017:Â Â Â Â Â Â 9 HR & 10 SB
2016:Â Â Â 1 HR & 23 SB
2015:Â Â Â 2 HR & 10 SB
2014:Â Â Â 8 HR & 9 SB
2013:Â Â Â 5 HR & 11 SB
2012:Â Â Â 3 HR & 12 SB
2011:Â Â Â Â Â Â 5 HR & 18 SBÂ Â Â
2010:Â Â Â 13 HR & 14 SB
2009:Â Â Â 14 HR & 7 SB
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