CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel Bulldogs will  open a three-game series with La Salle on Friday afternoon at Joe Riley Park. First pitch of the series opener is set for 3 p.m.
 
THE CITADEL (1-2) VS. LA SALLE (2-2)
Joe Riley Park – Charleston, S.C.
Friday, 3 p.m. – RHP Dylan Spence (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. RHP Matt Holt (0-1, 2.25 ERA)
Saturday, 2 p.m. – LHP Will Pillsbury (0-1, 2.70 ERA) vs RHP Greg Paprocki (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Sunday, 1 p.m. – RHP Thomas Byelick (0-1, 9.82 ERA) vs TBA
NOTE: Due to the conflict on Friday with Citadel basketball, there will be no video webcast for the series opener. 
 
The Bulldogs opened the Tony Skole era with a little bit of everything last weekend, including a dramatic 3-0 win over George Mason with a two-run single by senior Will Kinney in the eight to break open a scoreless game in the opener. Saturday's 8-3 loss to Louisville ended after eight innings due to a sudden "fog out," and Sunday's finale saw Richmond take advanatge of 10 walks to break open a tight game.
 
This weekend, the Bulldogs get their first taste of series action as they host La Salle. Kinney led the Bulldogs with a .444 average and freshman Cameron Jensen chipped in a three-hit Sunday in some of the high points for the Bulldog offense. Sophomore J.D. Davis had a key double to set the table for Kinney on Friday night and had a .500 on-base percentage for the weekend. Freshman Andrew Judkins had a solo home run on Sunday
 
The Bulldog rotation showed promise as well, led by Dylan Spence's seven innings of scoreless work on Friday night. The junior scattered four hits and reliever Jordan Buster (W, 1-0) landed the win in preserving the shutout.  
 
La Salle is the third Atlantic 10 foe for the Bulldogs in four games to open the 2018 season. The Citadel opened the season with a 3-0 win over George Mason on Friday night in the Charleston Crab House Challenge, then fell to Richmond on Sunday in the weekend finale.
 
La Salle went 2-2 in its opening weekend, a four-game series with Presbyterian. The Explorers alternated wins with the Blue Hose, grabbing games two and four including a 16-7 win in the series finale. The Explorers had 15 hits in the series finale – all singles – to move to .500 on the weekend. First baseman Ben Faso leads La Salle with a .444 average and eight hits.
 
CITADEL BASEBALL PROMOTIONS - $2 off tickets (Up to four)
First Responders Friday
Service Saturdays (military, vets, service groups, non-profits)
Sunday Funday (Family Day)
 
Select Sundays throughout the season are Kids Run the Bases (following the game) and Kidet Club Kid of the Game First Pitches"
Pick up a 2018 Citadel Baseball Pop-Up Schedule this weekend (while supplies last)
 
Keep an eye out for the TD Bank Baseball Ball Toss, Charleston Crab House gift card give-a-ways, and be selected for the Ashley Furniture "Best Seats in the Park."
  
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