Western Carolina baseball is set to host the league-leading Samford Bulldogs for a three-game series at Childress Field/Hennon Stadium, with games scheduled on Friday at 5 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m.

By the Numbers
  • Western Carolina has 144 extra-base hits, including 89 doubles, 5 triples, and 50 home runs.
  • Samford boasts a team batting average of .316 with 139 extra-base hits, including 78 doubles, 6 triples, and 55 home runs.
Yes, But

Samford has suffered back-to-back losses after a six-game win streak and will be looking to bounce back against Western Carolina.

State of Play
  • Western Carolina has won 16 of their last 21 games and ranks fifth in the Southern Conference with a .295 batting average.
  • Samford has won 18 out of 24 home games this season but is .500 in 12 road contests.
What's Next

Following the series, Western Carolina will play a nonconference game against Tennessee before facing Wofford in a conference series.

Bottom Line

The upcoming series between Western Carolina and Samford promises an exciting clash between two strong teams vying for dominance in the Southern Conference.