SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University baseball team opens an eight-game homestand on Friday afternoon when it welcomes UMBC to Conaty Park for an America East weekend series.
The Particulars
Opponent: UMBC
Location: Conaty Park (Smithfield, R.I.)
Date and Time: Friday, Apr. 14 - 3:00 p.m. | Saturday, Apr. 15 - 1:00 p.m. | Sunday, Apr. 16 - 1:00 p.m.
Live Stats: Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3
Video: Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3
Game Notes: Bryant
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Bryant vs. UMBC
- Bryant and UMBC are meeting for the first time in program history.
Bulldog Notes and Notables
- Bryant enters the weekend at 13-15 overall and 4-5 in America East play. Bryant has lost its last two America East series, falling to Binghamton and UMass Lowell.
- The Bulldogs will be playing at Conaty Park for just the fourth time this season. Bryant is currently tied for third nationally for the fewest home games.
- Derek Smith has hit safely in nine-straight games, recording multiple hits in eight of those. He's hitting .345 with eight doubles and five home runs.
- John Hosmer leads the team with eight home runs and 22 RBI. He also has nine doubles.
- Jake Gustin is hitting .318 with a .427 OBP.
