University of Georgia Athletics
Sunday, February 24
Athens, Ga.
11:00 AM
University of Georgia
vs
UMass Lowell
Bulldogs Welcome River Hawks To Foley Field
February 21, 2019 | Baseball
ATHENS-----Ninth-ranked Georgia returns to action Friday at Foley Field when it begins a three-game series with UMass Lowell. First pitch will be at 5:02 p.m.
Georgia (3-0) will employ the same rotation it used for its opening weekend sweep of Dayton. Sophomore right-hander Emerson Hancock (1-0, 0.00 ERA) goes in game one. Junior right-hander Will Proctor (1-0, 3.60 ERA) gets the start Saturday at 2:02 p.m. and then junior right-hander Tony Locey (1-0, 1.50 ERA) takes the mound on Sunday at 1:02 p.m. Hancock carried a no-hitter until two outs in the seventh. Proctor struck out a career-high nine in only five innings while Locey tallied a career-high 10 strikeouts in going six innings and allowed just one run on three hits.
The Bulldogs hit .343, fielded .983 and posted a 2.67 ERA in the sweep of the Flyers. It marked Georgia's first sweep to open a season since 2015. The Bulldogs are led by Ike Cousins head baseball coach Scott Stricklin while the River Hawks are coached by Ken Harring. This will be the first meeting between the two programs.
The entire three-game series with UML at Foley Field will be available on the Georgia Bulldog Sports Network and streamed on SEC Network+. Last week in Arizona, the River Hawks (0-4) dropped a four-game set to the Wildcats.
Bulldog Notes:
*Junior 3B/Closer Aaron Schunk hit .417 (5-for-12) with four doubles, two RBI and one save in the sweep of the Flyers. He started all three games at third base and notched the final two outs of the 10-7 win in game one of Saturday's doubleheader.
*Redshirt junior 1B Patrick Sullivan batted .385 (5-for-13) with a home run and a team-best eight RBI. Entering 2019, Sullivan had 11 career RBI in 103 at bats.
*Redshirt sophomore RF Riley King led the team with a .636 average (7-for-11) with a home run and six RBI in the first three starts of his career. He redshirted in 2017 and was limited to six at bats last season due to injuries.
*Junior SS Cam Shepherd is batting leadoff this season and posted a .643 OB%, a .500 batting average (5-for-10) with two doubles, four walks and two RBI in the series sweep of Dayton.
*Senior 2B LJ Talley hit .400 (4-for-10) with a home run and 4 RBI in the Dayton series.
*Georgia junior LF Tucker Bradley will be out for at least a couple of weeks due to a sprained right shoulder after attempting a diving catch last Saturday against the Flyers.
Pitching Matchups: Georgia vs. UMass Lowell
G1 #17 Emerson Hancock, RHP, So. (1-0, 0.00) vs. #12 Nick Rand, RHP, Sr. (0-1, 16.62)
G2 #11 Will Proctor, RHP, Jr. (1-0, 3.60) vs. #24 Henry Funaro, RHP, So. (0-1, 21.60)
G3 #25 Tony Locey, RHP, Jr. (1-0, 1.50) vs. TBA
Television/Radio
TV: SEC Network+: (Simulcast featuring Jeff Dantzler and David Johnston)
Radio: Georgia Bulldog Sports Network from IMG College (David Johnston & Jeff Dantzler)
Stations: 960 AM-WRFC and selected affiliates (check your local listings), also via the Georgia Bulldogs app and TuneIn app.
Additional Coverage on Twitter: @BaseballUGA
Tickets
-Foley Field – Gates/Ticket Booth open 2 hours before first pitch.
-Reserved Seat Tickets: $8; General Admission Tickets: $5
-Order online or by calling 1-877-542-1231
-UGA Student Tickets: Free Admission with valid UGA Student ID Card
-UGA Student Gate is located off Rutherford Street
Promotions
Sunday @ 1 pm
Anthem Buddies: Kids can stand with their favorite player during the national anthem
Post Game (For 30 minutes): Play Catch in the Outfield, Kids Run the Bases and Autographs
Foley Field Follows SEC's Clear Bag Policy
In order to enhance safety and expedite fan entry at Georgia athletic events, UGA follows the SEC's Clear Bag Policy at Foley Field and all other athletic facilities. Only one clear bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches (gallon size) per person is permitted. Fans are also allowed a small clutch purse not exceeding 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches. Also, Seat cushions/backs should be no bigger than 16 inches and have no arms or pockets.
Follow the Dawgs
For the latest on Georgia Baseball, follow the team on Twitter (@baseballUGA), Instagram (@baseballuga) and Facebook (GeorgiaBaseball).
Georgia (3-0) will employ the same rotation it used for its opening weekend sweep of Dayton. Sophomore right-hander Emerson Hancock (1-0, 0.00 ERA) goes in game one. Junior right-hander Will Proctor (1-0, 3.60 ERA) gets the start Saturday at 2:02 p.m. and then junior right-hander Tony Locey (1-0, 1.50 ERA) takes the mound on Sunday at 1:02 p.m. Hancock carried a no-hitter until two outs in the seventh. Proctor struck out a career-high nine in only five innings while Locey tallied a career-high 10 strikeouts in going six innings and allowed just one run on three hits.
The Bulldogs hit .343, fielded .983 and posted a 2.67 ERA in the sweep of the Flyers. It marked Georgia's first sweep to open a season since 2015. The Bulldogs are led by Ike Cousins head baseball coach Scott Stricklin while the River Hawks are coached by Ken Harring. This will be the first meeting between the two programs.
The entire three-game series with UML at Foley Field will be available on the Georgia Bulldog Sports Network and streamed on SEC Network+. Last week in Arizona, the River Hawks (0-4) dropped a four-game set to the Wildcats.
Bulldog Notes:
*Junior 3B/Closer Aaron Schunk hit .417 (5-for-12) with four doubles, two RBI and one save in the sweep of the Flyers. He started all three games at third base and notched the final two outs of the 10-7 win in game one of Saturday's doubleheader.
*Redshirt junior 1B Patrick Sullivan batted .385 (5-for-13) with a home run and a team-best eight RBI. Entering 2019, Sullivan had 11 career RBI in 103 at bats.
*Redshirt sophomore RF Riley King led the team with a .636 average (7-for-11) with a home run and six RBI in the first three starts of his career. He redshirted in 2017 and was limited to six at bats last season due to injuries.
*Junior SS Cam Shepherd is batting leadoff this season and posted a .643 OB%, a .500 batting average (5-for-10) with two doubles, four walks and two RBI in the series sweep of Dayton.
*Senior 2B LJ Talley hit .400 (4-for-10) with a home run and 4 RBI in the Dayton series.
*Georgia junior LF Tucker Bradley will be out for at least a couple of weeks due to a sprained right shoulder after attempting a diving catch last Saturday against the Flyers.
Pitching Matchups: Georgia vs. UMass Lowell
G1 #17 Emerson Hancock, RHP, So. (1-0, 0.00) vs. #12 Nick Rand, RHP, Sr. (0-1, 16.62)
G2 #11 Will Proctor, RHP, Jr. (1-0, 3.60) vs. #24 Henry Funaro, RHP, So. (0-1, 21.60)
G3 #25 Tony Locey, RHP, Jr. (1-0, 1.50) vs. TBA
Television/Radio
TV: SEC Network+: (Simulcast featuring Jeff Dantzler and David Johnston)
Radio: Georgia Bulldog Sports Network from IMG College (David Johnston & Jeff Dantzler)
Stations: 960 AM-WRFC and selected affiliates (check your local listings), also via the Georgia Bulldogs app and TuneIn app.
Additional Coverage on Twitter: @BaseballUGA
Tickets
-Foley Field – Gates/Ticket Booth open 2 hours before first pitch.
-Reserved Seat Tickets: $8; General Admission Tickets: $5
-Order online or by calling 1-877-542-1231
-UGA Student Tickets: Free Admission with valid UGA Student ID Card
-UGA Student Gate is located off Rutherford Street
Promotions
Sunday @ 1 pm
Anthem Buddies: Kids can stand with their favorite player during the national anthem
Post Game (For 30 minutes): Play Catch in the Outfield, Kids Run the Bases and Autographs
Foley Field Follows SEC's Clear Bag Policy
In order to enhance safety and expedite fan entry at Georgia athletic events, UGA follows the SEC's Clear Bag Policy at Foley Field and all other athletic facilities. Only one clear bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches (gallon size) per person is permitted. Fans are also allowed a small clutch purse not exceeding 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches. Also, Seat cushions/backs should be no bigger than 16 inches and have no arms or pockets.
Follow the Dawgs
For the latest on Georgia Baseball, follow the team on Twitter (@baseballUGA), Instagram (@baseballuga) and Facebook (GeorgiaBaseball).
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