Tigers Return Home To Face Kent State In Mid Week Matchup

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Tigers return home to face Kent State in mid-week matchup
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Tigers Return Home to Face Kent State in Mid-Week Matchup

Memphis Set to Host Golden Flashes at FedExPark on Wednesday

The Memphis Tigers baseball team is set to return home on Wednesday for a midweek matchup against the Kent State Golden Flashes. First pitch from FedExPark is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT and the game will be streamed live on ESPN+. The Tigers (22-19, 9-9 AAC) are coming off a three-game sweep of Cincinnati over the weekend, while the Golden Flashes (16-25, 7-11 MAC) dropped two of three at home to Bowling Green.

Memphis is 14-7 at home this season and has won four of its last five games at FedExPark. The Tigers are led by senior infielder Ben Brooks, who is batting .346 with five home runs and 32 RBI. Junior outfielder Ian Bibb is also hitting over .300 with four homers and 29 RBI.

Kent State is 6-14 on the road this season and has lost four of its last five games away from home. The Golden Flashes are led by senior outfielder Terence Smith, who is batting .329 with three home runs and 19 RBI. Junior infielder Evan Campbell is also hitting over .300 with two homers and 23 RBI.

Probable Starting Pitchers

Memphis: RHP Landon Gartman (3-3, 5.29 ERA) Kent State: LHP Colin Peters (3-4, 6.23 ERA)

Broadcast Information

TV: ESPN+

Radio: 98.9 FM ESPN Memphis

Tickets

Tickets for Wednesday's game are available at GoTigersGo.com or by calling the Memphis ticket office at 901-678-2331.

Conclusion

The Tigers will look to continue their winning ways at home when they host the Golden Flashes on Wednesday. Memphis has been playing well as of late and will be looking to keep that momentum going against Kent State. The Golden Flashes are a tough opponent, but the Tigers should be confident at home. A win on Wednesday would give Memphis a boost heading into the final stretch of the regular season.