Western Carolina baseball faces Wofford Terriers in a three-game series at Russell C. King Field in Spartanburg, S.C., on Friday at 5:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m., with games broadcasting on ESPN+. Western Carolina aims to improve its league standing with a .293 team batting average and strong pitching performances from players like Gavin Mortenson and Jonathan Todd.

By the Numbers
  • Western Carolina has scored 304 runs over 38 games, averaging 8 runs per game.
  • Six regulars are batting above .300, with Zach Ketterman leading at .348.
  • WCU has turned 43 double plays this season, ranking second nationally.
Yes, But

Wofford Terriers lead the SoCon with a .344 team batting average and strong pitching staff, posing a challenge for Western Carolina.

State of Play
  • Western Carolina seeks to improve its standing in the SoCon with the upcoming series against Wofford.
  • Wofford boasts impressive offensive stats, including a league-leading 11.1 runs scored per game.
What's Next

After the series with Wofford, Western Carolina faces USC Upstate and then nationally-ranked Wake Forest in upcoming games.

Bottom Line

Western Carolina's upcoming series against Wofford will be a test of their batting and pitching capabilities as they aim to climb the SoCon standings.