Friday, March 15
Omaha, Neb.
6:00 pm
Creighton University
vs
San Francisco
Photo by: Creighton Athletics
Baseball Faces San Francisco in Three-Game Series this Weekend
3/14/2024 5:31:00 PM | Baseball
Omaha, Neb. -- In the first three meetings between the programs, Creighton hosts San Francisco in a three-game series this weekend at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
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San Francisco at Creighton
March 15 @ 6:00 p.m.
March 16 @ 2:00 p.m.
March 17 @ 12:00 p.m.
South Dakota State at Creighton
March 19 @ 6:00 p.m.
Live Stats: http://creighton.statbroadcast.com
Video: https://www.flobaseball.tv/teams/6972242-creighton-baseball
Radio: 1180 AM - https://player.listenlive.co/52381
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March 15 @ 6:00 p.m.
March 16 @ 2:00 p.m.
March 17 @ 12:00 p.m.
South Dakota State at Creighton
March 19 @ 6:00 p.m.
Live Stats: http://creighton.statbroadcast.com
Video: https://www.flobaseball.tv/teams/6972242-creighton-baseball
Radio: 1180 AM - https://player.listenlive.co/52381
Scouting the Bluejays
(2024: 12-2, 0-0 BIG EAST)
The Bluejays enters the weekend hitting .335 as a team, ranking in the top 25 in hitting (12th), doubles (9th), on-base percentage (9th), scoring (13th) and slugging percentage (18th).
Individually Matt Scherrman leads the team with an average of .438, while Ben North and Tate Gillen boast averages of .385 and .370 respectively.
On the bump the Bluejays have a team ERA of 4.59, led by an impressive 2.00 ERA from staff ace Dominic Cancellieri and a 2.19 ERA from Sunday starter Jack Pineau.
Scouting the Dons
(2024: 12-5)
San Francisco claimed its midweek game over San Jose State to move to 12-5, sweeping a home series from Saint Peter's over the weekend to bring a five-game win streak to Omaha. The Dons also took three of four from Fairleigh Dickinson to open the season.
Over 16 games San Francisco is hitting .268, led by Kody Watanabe (.366) and Logan Leax (.317). On the mound the Dons have an ERA of 3.81 over 149 innings, with 66 walks and 143 strikeouts.
Series History vs. San Francisco: First Meeting on Friday, March 15
The weekend series with the Dons will be the first meeting between Creighton and San Francisco.
Scouting the Jackrabbits
(2024: 7-10)
Before coming to Omaha on Tuesday, the Jackrabbits open Summit League play on the road at Oral Roberts over the weekend. SDSU enter the weekend on a four-game losing streak, dropping the final three at Dayton and a midweek game with Kansas State.
The Jackrabbits are hitting .282 as a team, led by five regulars over .300. South Dakota State's top three hitters are Cael Frost (.386), Reece Anderson (.375) and Jess Bellows (.365).
Series History vs. South Dakota State: Bluejays Lead 23-5
Creighton has won the last nine meetings with SDSU and is 16-1 against the Jackrabbits in Omaha.
Primeaux Shuts the Door For First Save as a Bluejay
Brought into a bases loaded no out situation in the top of the eighth, grad transfer Parker Primeaux held Creighton's lead against Omaha for his first save as a Bluejay. The sidewinder allowed three runs to cross due in large part to his own fielding error, yet limited the damage with two scoreless frames to preserve the win. .
Gillen and MacLean Provide Offense in Grinding Win Over Omaha
Tate Gillen and Will MacLean combined on five hits (5-for-8) with four RBI in the Bluejays' 8-7 win over Omaha on March 12. Each Bluejay delivered a pair of RBI, while Sailors smacked three hits in the contest.
(2024: 12-2, 0-0 BIG EAST)
The Bluejays enters the weekend hitting .335 as a team, ranking in the top 25 in hitting (12th), doubles (9th), on-base percentage (9th), scoring (13th) and slugging percentage (18th).
Individually Matt Scherrman leads the team with an average of .438, while Ben North and Tate Gillen boast averages of .385 and .370 respectively.
On the bump the Bluejays have a team ERA of 4.59, led by an impressive 2.00 ERA from staff ace Dominic Cancellieri and a 2.19 ERA from Sunday starter Jack Pineau.
Scouting the Dons
(2024: 12-5)
San Francisco claimed its midweek game over San Jose State to move to 12-5, sweeping a home series from Saint Peter's over the weekend to bring a five-game win streak to Omaha. The Dons also took three of four from Fairleigh Dickinson to open the season.
Over 16 games San Francisco is hitting .268, led by Kody Watanabe (.366) and Logan Leax (.317). On the mound the Dons have an ERA of 3.81 over 149 innings, with 66 walks and 143 strikeouts.
Series History vs. San Francisco: First Meeting on Friday, March 15
The weekend series with the Dons will be the first meeting between Creighton and San Francisco.
Scouting the Jackrabbits
(2024: 7-10)
Before coming to Omaha on Tuesday, the Jackrabbits open Summit League play on the road at Oral Roberts over the weekend. SDSU enter the weekend on a four-game losing streak, dropping the final three at Dayton and a midweek game with Kansas State.
The Jackrabbits are hitting .282 as a team, led by five regulars over .300. South Dakota State's top three hitters are Cael Frost (.386), Reece Anderson (.375) and Jess Bellows (.365).
Series History vs. South Dakota State: Bluejays Lead 23-5
Creighton has won the last nine meetings with SDSU and is 16-1 against the Jackrabbits in Omaha.
Primeaux Shuts the Door For First Save as a Bluejay
Brought into a bases loaded no out situation in the top of the eighth, grad transfer Parker Primeaux held Creighton's lead against Omaha for his first save as a Bluejay. The sidewinder allowed three runs to cross due in large part to his own fielding error, yet limited the damage with two scoreless frames to preserve the win. .
Gillen and MacLean Provide Offense in Grinding Win Over Omaha
Tate Gillen and Will MacLean combined on five hits (5-for-8) with four RBI in the Bluejays' 8-7 win over Omaha on March 12. Each Bluejay delivered a pair of RBI, while Sailors smacked three hits in the contest.
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