The Wayne State University baseball team (24-26, 12-12 GLIAC) is set to compete in the GLIAC Tournament, facing the fourth-seeded Parkside (30-19, 12-12 GLIAC) at Jackson Field on Thursday at 7 p.m. This matchup follows a recent four-game series where the teams split victories. In that series, Jacoby Dale led the Warriors with a .375 batting average, while their pitching staff showcased strong performances, highlighted by two players with 0.00 ERA in their outings. A win will put Wayne State against the winner of Grand Valley State and Saginaw Valley State, while a loss leads to a clash with the victor of Davenport and Roosevelt.

By the Numbers
  • Wayne State and Parkside finished their regular seasons with identical GLIAC records of 12-12.
  • In their last series, Jacoby Dale hit .375 with 6 hits in 16 at-bats.
State of Play
  • Wayne State enters the tournament as the third seed, while Parkside is the fourth seed.
  • Parkside has shown significant improvement, not reaching 20 wins since 2006 before achieving 30 wins this season.
What's Next

If Wayne State wins on Thursday, they will advance to play either Grand Valley State or Saginaw Valley State on Friday at 7 p.m. A defeat would send them to an elimination game against the winner of Davenport and Roosevelt at 3 p.m. on the same day.

Bottom Line

The Warriors must leverage their recent strong performances against Parkside to advance in the GLIAC Tournament, highlighting their batting prowess and effective pitching. A strategic win could secure their path to the championship, emphasizing the importance of this critical matchup.