ROME- Shorter returns to the Hill on Friday after dropping their most recent matchup on the road against non-conference Montevallo in a 10-6 final on Tuesday. The Hawks are seeking a return to the win column with a weekend conference series against Erskine this weekend.


There will be a single matchup for game one on Friday, April 3, commencing play at 1:00 p.m. EST. Saturday, April 4, will feature a double header with games two and three starting at 12:00 p.m. EST and 3:00 p.m. EST, respectively. All games will have live stats available via StatBroadcast and will be streamed on the Conference Carolinas Digital Network.

NOTES

• Erskine enters the Hill on Friday on a six-game win streak, taking their most recent victory against non-conference Claflin University on Tuesday after sweeping Chowan last weekend.
• Erskine sits at 18-19 overall and 12-9 in conference play while posting an 8-10 record on the road.
• Shorter is 8-8 at home as they look to crack the .500 mark.
• Shorter is 3-1 all-time against Erskine, taking their most recent matchup in an 8-6 final on April 26, 2025.

ERSKINE PLAYERS TO LOOK OUT FOR

• Senior infielder Mason McManus has been the backbone of the Erskine offense, hitting a team-high .441 while driving in 41 runs in 56 hits. In his last four games, McManus has picked up eight hits and 10 RBIs with two home runs to boot.
• Junior lefty Chase Grube is the frontline man on the mound for the Fleet, posting a 4.76 ERA in 39 innings this year. He boasts a great K/BB ratio as well, retiring 40 batters while only surrendering 19 bases on balls. He tossed a season-high seven innings against Chowan last weekend, along with administering another season-high 11 punchouts. Last weekend's start against Chowan was the second time this season Grube had a K count in the double digits, as he also recorded 10 strikeouts against Emmanuel in late February. 

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