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Omaha, Neb. -- The 2020 season officially begins on Friday, but weather is already impacting the Bluejays out in the Pacific Northwest. Concerns about rainy forecast for much of the weekend have pushed the season opening game into a doubleheader on Friday, Feb. 14th.
Download the complete preview (PDF).
Bluejays on Opening Day
In the 51 recorded openers, Creighton is 26-25, including a 10-8 road win over Arkansas-Little Rock last season. The Bluejays have won 10 of the 16 season openers under Ed Servais, including seven of the last ten.
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Servais History on Opening Day
Date    Opponent    Score
2/15/19   at Arkansas-Little Rock   W, 10-8
2/16/18   vs. Northeastern   W, 15-7
2/17/17Â Â Â at UABÂ Â Â L, 2-3
2/19/16   at Fresno State   L, 1-2
2/13/15   at CSU Bakersfield   W, 5-0
2/14/14   at Arkansas-Little Rock   L, 1-5
2/15/13   at Dallas Baptist   W, 11-9
2/17/12   at Central Arkansas   W, 4-3
2/19/11    vs. Toledo    W, 5-1
2/20/10    vs. SIU Edwardsville    W, 22-0
2/20/09    at Sam Houston State    L, 8-6
2/22/08    at Washington State    W, 8-4
2/9/07    vs. Gardner-Webb    W, 4-3
2/11/06 Â Â Â at UALR Â Â Â L, 11-12
2/11/05    at Sam Houston State    W, 9-6
2/14/04    vs. Southern Utah    L, 10-5
Debunking the Myth of Slow Starts For Northern Teams
The Bluejays have fared well in the first month of the season. Below is Creighton's records in the month under Servais:
Year    Record
2004 Â Â Â 3-3
2005 Â Â Â 6-2
2006 Â Â Â 5-3
2007 Â Â Â 2-4
2008 Â Â Â 1-2
2009 Â Â Â 0-6
2010 Â Â Â 3-1
2011 Â Â Â 7-1
2012Â Â Â 3-2
2013Â Â Â 3-0
2014Â Â Â 3-4
2015Â Â Â 5-2
2016Â Â Â 3-3
2017Â Â Â 1-5
2018Â Â Â 4-2
2019Â Â Â 5-1
Total    54-41
Scouting the Bluejays (2019: 41-13, 14-4 BIG EAST)
Coming off a strong showing in 2019 that yielded not only an NCAA Tournament run to the Regional Final, the Bluejays must
reload to repeat in 2020.
Creighton sent seven players from the 2019 squad on to the professional ranks, six via the MLB Draft. Each member of the weekend rotation either went in the draft (Mitch Ragan and Denson Hull) or signed an MLB free agent deal (Evan Johnson). In addition three players in the infield and right fielder Will Robertson were selected in June.
The plentiful success of the former Bluejays will pave the way for new birds to spread their wings. Senior Parker Upton will slide into the shortstop to start the season, while fellow senior Ryan Mantle returns from an injury to take over the hot corner. Another senior, Jason Allbery moves back in at first base as the Bluejays remain flush with
experience.
Behind the plate the tandem of David Vilches and Garrett Gilbert will share time, while the outfield sees Will Hanafan and Jared Wegner resume starting roles.
About Seattle University
Scouting the Redhawks (2019: 13-39, 8-19 WAC)
The Redhawks return the top of their rotation in junior Jarrod Billig. A pair of sophomores follow in Ethan Christianson and Josh Thompson. All three of Seattle's arms in the opening weekend rotation saw at least 24 innings on the bump last year and started at least one game.
At the plate Seattle returns three of its top five hitters from last season, led by Kyle Sherick (.310 with 21 RBI) and Austin Lively (.298 with 20 RBI).
The Redhawks open the season with seven of their first 11 games at home. The remaining four take Seattle to Southern California to face UC Riverside, then play in the Tony Gwynn Legacy tournament.
Download the complete preview (PDF).
Creighton at Seattle University
Feb. 14 @ 2:00 pm (DH)
Game 3 - TBA
Live Stats:creighton.statbroadcast.com
Video: https://www.wacdigitalnetwork.com/seattle/
Probable Pitching Matchups (2019 Stats)
Game 1   ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
CU - Dylan Tebrake (So.-RHP)Â Â Â 3.90Â Â Â 2--1Â Â Â 15Â Â Â 3Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 30.0Â Â Â 26Â Â Â 14Â Â Â 13Â Â Â 6Â Â Â 16
SU - Jarrod Billig (Jr.-LHP)Â Â Â 4.43Â Â Â 4-4Â Â Â 18Â Â Â 9Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 61.0Â Â Â 64Â Â Â 40Â Â Â 30Â Â Â 33Â Â Â 39
Game 2   ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
CU - Ryan Windham (So.-RHP)Â Â Â 7.56Â Â Â 1-0Â Â Â 10Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 8.1Â Â Â 12Â Â Â 8Â Â Â 7Â Â Â 9Â Â Â 4
SU - Ethan Christianson (So.-LHP)Â Â Â 9.85Â Â Â 0-3Â Â Â 17Â Â Â 1Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 24.2Â Â Â 34Â Â Â 33Â Â Â 27Â Â Â 18Â Â Â 18
Game 3   ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
CU - Wyatt Sellers (So.-RHP)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â JC Transfer
SU - Josh Thompson (So.-RHP)Â Â Â 6.30Â Â Â 1-6Â Â Â 18Â Â Â 7Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 40.0Â Â Â 40Â Â Â 36Â Â Â 28Â Â Â 36Â Â Â 50
Feb. 14 @ 2:00 pm (DH)
Game 3 - TBA
Live Stats:creighton.statbroadcast.com
Video: https://www.wacdigitalnetwork.com/seattle/
Probable Pitching Matchups (2019 Stats)
Game 1   ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
CU - Dylan Tebrake (So.-RHP)Â Â Â 3.90Â Â Â 2--1Â Â Â 15Â Â Â 3Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 30.0Â Â Â 26Â Â Â 14Â Â Â 13Â Â Â 6Â Â Â 16
SU - Jarrod Billig (Jr.-LHP)Â Â Â 4.43Â Â Â 4-4Â Â Â 18Â Â Â 9Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 61.0Â Â Â 64Â Â Â 40Â Â Â 30Â Â Â 33Â Â Â 39
Game 2   ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
CU - Ryan Windham (So.-RHP)Â Â Â 7.56Â Â Â 1-0Â Â Â 10Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 8.1Â Â Â 12Â Â Â 8Â Â Â 7Â Â Â 9Â Â Â 4
SU - Ethan Christianson (So.-LHP)Â Â Â 9.85Â Â Â 0-3Â Â Â 17Â Â Â 1Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 24.2Â Â Â 34Â Â Â 33Â Â Â 27Â Â Â 18Â Â Â 18
Game 3   ERA   W-L   App   GS   CG   SHO   IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO
CU - Wyatt Sellers (So.-RHP)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â JC Transfer
SU - Josh Thompson (So.-RHP)Â Â Â 6.30Â Â Â 1-6Â Â Â 18Â Â Â 7Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 0Â Â Â 40.0Â Â Â 40Â Â Â 36Â Â Â 28Â Â Â 36Â Â Â 50
Bluejays on Opening Day
In the 51 recorded openers, Creighton is 26-25, including a 10-8 road win over Arkansas-Little Rock last season. The Bluejays have won 10 of the 16 season openers under Ed Servais, including seven of the last ten.
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Servais History on Opening Day
Date    Opponent    Score
2/15/19   at Arkansas-Little Rock   W, 10-8
2/16/18   vs. Northeastern   W, 15-7
2/17/17Â Â Â at UABÂ Â Â L, 2-3
2/19/16   at Fresno State   L, 1-2
2/13/15   at CSU Bakersfield   W, 5-0
2/14/14   at Arkansas-Little Rock   L, 1-5
2/15/13   at Dallas Baptist   W, 11-9
2/17/12   at Central Arkansas   W, 4-3
2/19/11    vs. Toledo    W, 5-1
2/20/10    vs. SIU Edwardsville    W, 22-0
2/20/09    at Sam Houston State    L, 8-6
2/22/08    at Washington State    W, 8-4
2/9/07    vs. Gardner-Webb    W, 4-3
2/11/06 Â Â Â at UALR Â Â Â L, 11-12
2/11/05    at Sam Houston State    W, 9-6
2/14/04    vs. Southern Utah    L, 10-5
Debunking the Myth of Slow Starts For Northern Teams
The Bluejays have fared well in the first month of the season. Below is Creighton's records in the month under Servais:
Year    Record
2004 Â Â Â 3-3
2005 Â Â Â 6-2
2006 Â Â Â 5-3
2007 Â Â Â 2-4
2008 Â Â Â 1-2
2009 Â Â Â 0-6
2010 Â Â Â 3-1
2011 Â Â Â 7-1
2012Â Â Â 3-2
2013Â Â Â 3-0
2014Â Â Â 3-4
2015Â Â Â 5-2
2016Â Â Â 3-3
2017Â Â Â 1-5
2018Â Â Â 4-2
2019Â Â Â 5-1
Total    54-41
Scouting the Bluejays (2019: 41-13, 14-4 BIG EAST)
Coming off a strong showing in 2019 that yielded not only an NCAA Tournament run to the Regional Final, the Bluejays must
reload to repeat in 2020.
Creighton sent seven players from the 2019 squad on to the professional ranks, six via the MLB Draft. Each member of the weekend rotation either went in the draft (Mitch Ragan and Denson Hull) or signed an MLB free agent deal (Evan Johnson). In addition three players in the infield and right fielder Will Robertson were selected in June.
The plentiful success of the former Bluejays will pave the way for new birds to spread their wings. Senior Parker Upton will slide into the shortstop to start the season, while fellow senior Ryan Mantle returns from an injury to take over the hot corner. Another senior, Jason Allbery moves back in at first base as the Bluejays remain flush with
experience.
Behind the plate the tandem of David Vilches and Garrett Gilbert will share time, while the outfield sees Will Hanafan and Jared Wegner resume starting roles.
About Seattle University
- Located in Seattle, Washington
- Seattle's mascot is the Redhawks.
- Seattle was picked to finish fourth in the 2020 WAC Preseason Poll.
- The Redhawks closed the 2019 season with a 13-39 record.
- In his 11th season at the helm for the Redhawks, Harrel has led Seattle to a 237-304-2 record.
- The Redhawks are not far from a first place finish in the WAC during the 2016 season. That year Seattle went 37-21 and 21-6 in the WAC. The Redhawks, however, missed the NCAA Tournament with a loss in the conference tournament to Utah Valley.
Scouting the Redhawks (2019: 13-39, 8-19 WAC)
The Redhawks return the top of their rotation in junior Jarrod Billig. A pair of sophomores follow in Ethan Christianson and Josh Thompson. All three of Seattle's arms in the opening weekend rotation saw at least 24 innings on the bump last year and started at least one game.
At the plate Seattle returns three of its top five hitters from last season, led by Kyle Sherick (.310 with 21 RBI) and Austin Lively (.298 with 20 RBI).
The Redhawks open the season with seven of their first 11 games at home. The remaining four take Seattle to Southern California to face UC Riverside, then play in the Tony Gwynn Legacy tournament.
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