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BASE Preview: Billikens, Bearcats Set for Three-Game Series in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis University baseball (15-4, 0-0) returns to St. Louis this weekend to host Cincinnati (13-9, 3-3) for a three-game series at the Billiken Sports Center.

Game Information
Billiken Baseball (15-4) vs. Cincinnati (13-9)
Opponent | Date | Time Cincinnati | Friday, March 22 | 3 p.m. (CST)
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Opponent | Date | Time Cincinnati | Saturday, March 23 | 2 p.m. (CST)
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Opponent | Date | Time Cincinnati | Sunday, March 24 | 12 p.m. (CST)
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Leading Off...
  • The Billikens began their 2024 season with a 15-1 record and one of the top winning percentages in the NCAA before losing three-straight games to Southeastern Louisiana and Tulane last Saturday and Sunday.
  • SLU's high-powered offense faltered Monday night against the Green Wave as the Billikens were shut out for the first time during the 2024 season.
  • The Billikens last shutout came at the hands of Eastern Illinois on March 22, 2023.
  • Heading into its weekend series with Cincinnati, the Billikens rank third in scoring averaging 10.9 runs per game.
  • The Billikens on-base percentage of .453 ranks seventh in the NCAA.
  • Patrick Clohisy's five triples lead the NCAA while his 1.79 runs per game rank second, his batting average of .472 ranks ninth and his slugging percentage .917 ranks 13th.
  • Hayden Moore's 1.68 runs per game ranks seventh in the NCAA and second in the Atlantic 10 Conference behind Clohisy.
  • On the mound, Jackson Holmes' four victories is tied for sixth in the NCAA.
Weekend Rotation
Friday: Jackson Holmes (4-1)
Saturday: Jackson Yarberry (3-1)
Sunday: Owen Chaffin (1-0)

Scouting the Bearcats
  • Cincinnati sits at 13-9 on the year heading into its series with SLU.
  • The Bearcats are on a three-game winning streak most recently winning two out of three against Kansas before defeating Miami (OH) 11-3 Wednesday.
  • Cincinnati thrives on the offensive front and averages 8.2 runs per game.
  • As a team, the Bearcats drove in a season-high 17 RBIs against Akron on March 6.
  • Kerrington Cross leads Cincinnati at the plate and has scored 28 runs on 27 hits
  • The Bearcats are 3-3 in Big 12 play.
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