Slippery Rock University's baseball team is set to face off against Gannon University in a crucial four-game series to solidify their position in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Western Division standings.

By the Numbers
  • The Rock is tied for 2nd place in the PSAC West standings with a 10-6 conference record.
  • Slippery Rock boasts a 20-11 overall record and holds an 80-41 lead in the all-time series against Gannon.
  • Koby Bubash leads top Rock performers against Gannon with a .450 batting average.
  • The Rock's pitchers have an impressive 3.49 ERA, allowing just 3.7 runs per game.
State of Play
  • Mercyhurst leads the PSAC West standings, with Slippery Rock in a three-way tie for second place with California and Indiana.
  • The conference tournament, to be held in May, will see the top four teams from each division qualify.
  • The Rock's rotation features standout performances from pitchers like Gage Gillott and Joey Purcell.
What's Next

Slippery Rock will play Frostburg State University in a rare road midweek non-conference game following the Gannon series.

Bottom Line

As Slippery Rock battles to secure their spot in the PSAC West standings, their strong pitching and batting performances will be key in determining their success against Gannon and in the upcoming conference tournament.