GAME NOTES

CULLOWEHEE, N.C. – The Citadel hits the road for a weekend series for the first time in 2021 when it travels to face Western Carolina in a three-game Southern Conference series on March 26-27. The series is set to get underway Friday  with a doubleheader at 2 p.m., and continue with a 1 p.m. game on Saturday.

Probable Pitching Matchups
Friday, March 26 | LIVE STATS
RHP Jake Pilarski (2-1, 5.34 ERA) vs. RHP Zebby Matthews (3-1, 2.08 ERA)
 
Friday, March 26 | LIVE STATS
RHP Cameron Reeves (2-0, 2.42 ERA) vs. RHP Gavin Mortenson (2-0, 5.12 ERA)
 
Saturday, March 27 | LIVE STATS | LIVE VIDEO
RHP Lathan Todd 1-2, 7.36 ERA) vs. RHP Ryan Mitschele (2-1, 3.86 ERA)

ESPN+
Saturday's game is scheduled to be broadcast on ESPN+

vs. Western Carolina
The Citadel and Western Carolina have met 149 times prior with WCU holding an 85-64 advantage in the all-time series.

Life on the Road
The Bulldogs will experience their first road series of the season at Western Carolina. The Citadel has only played 2 midweek games away from Riley Park.

Lanier Hits First Homer
Freshman John Lanier hit his first career home run at South Carolina on March 23. Lanier stepped to the plate as a pinch hitter in the eighth and hit an opposite field shot into the bleachers in left field.

McCarthy Hits Another
Ryan McCarthy is finding his stroke at the plate as the junior has hit three home runs in the last six games. His latest came at South Carolina with an oppo shot into the Bulldog bullpen in left center.

On Deck
The Bulldogs return to the friendly confines of Riley Park as they welcome Mercer for a three-game SoCon series on April 2-3.