BUIES CREEK, N.C. – After nearly three weeks of road games, Campbell Baseball is back in Buies Creek for the final three games of the season as they play host to William & Mary.
The season finale series is pivotal for both the Camels (29-21, 10-14 CAA) and the Tribe (29-22, 12-12 CAA), as the outcome plays a part in determining who will participate in postseason play.
Probable Starters / Promotions
Thursday, May 16 – 6 p.m. – FloSports
Campbell | Cole Peschl (3-3), Jr. RHP
W&M | Zack Potts (6-4), Gr. RHP
Friday, May 17 – 6 p.m. – FloSports
Campbell | Zach Sabers (5-0), R-So. RHP
W&M | Nate Knowles (7-2), Jr. RHP
Buies Creek Elementary Night
Friday Night Fireworks
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Saturday, May 18 – 2 p.m. – FloSports
Campbell | Nate Brittain (1-3), Fr. RHP
W&M | Owen Pierce (0-1), So. RHP
Senior Day
Fan Appreciation Day
Senior Day festivities will begin shortly after 1:30 on Saturday, as the Camels take the time to recognize eight seniors from this year's team. Also on Saturday, there will be multiple raffle giveaways throughout the game as the team shows appreciation for the support they received throughout this year. Tickets for all sections on Saturday cost seven dollars.
The Camels bounced back with a series win over Monmouth this weekend, winning the second and third games. Reed Stallman hit two solo home runs in Sunday's game, and Zach Sabers and Nate Brittain each recorded a win.
Series History
The teams have faced off 19 times since 1978, and Campbell has won seven of those matchups. The Tribe is on a four-game winning streak in the series.
Know Your Opponent
William & Mary currently sit in fifth place in the CAA standings with three games remaining. They won their series against Towson last weekend with wins on Friday and Sunday.
Two batters, Ben Parker and Joe Delossantos, are batting over .300 on the year with over 190 at-bats. Each of them has over 10 home runs on the year, and they are leading the team in RBI and doubles.
The Tribe is third in the CAA in ERA at 4.45, but they are last in the conference in fielding percentage (.954). Nate Knowles leads the team with a 1.86 ERA in 67.2 innings. He's amassed 97 strikeouts, holding his opponents to a .172 average and just six extra-base hits the whole year.
Last Time Out
The Camels are coming off a series win on the road against Monmouth. They won the final game, 6-0, for their first shutout of the season. Tuesday's game against ECU was canceled due to inclement weather.
Century Club
The Camels have recorded 100+ doubles, home runs, stolen bases and HBPs in each of the past two seasons. They were the only team to accomplish this feat in either year.
Golden Spikes
Grant Knipp was named to the USA Baseball Golden Spikes Midseason Watch List.
Haire Wins 300
Head Coach Justin Haire won his 300th career game on Saturday, March 16 against Valparaiso. In just over 10 seasons, the Camels have averaged over 30 wins a year during his tenure.
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