Upper Iowa Peacocks Host Quincy Hawks for Senior Weekend Showdown
Upper Iowa baseball (15-24, 8-14 GLVC) is set to host Quincy (28-17, 16-12 GLVC) for its final home series this weekend, starting Friday at 2 p.m. Fans can follow live stats and a pay-per-view webcast at UIUPeacocks.com. The series, which includes a doubleheader on Saturday at 1 p.m. and a finale on Sunday at noon, will also feature Senior Day, honoring 21 players. The Peacocks are looking to rebound after being swept by Drury last weekend.
By the Numbers- JJ Vargas has 10 home runs this season, one shy of the program record.
- Thane Meiners leads with a .321 batting average and 44 hits.
- Upper Iowa is tied for the final GLVC tournament spot with a series against a contender.
- Quincy is currently in eighth place in the GLVC standings.
The Peacocks aim to secure crucial wins against Quincy to enhance their playoff prospects, with only two weekends left in the regular season.
Bottom LineUpper Iowa must capitalize on home advantage this weekend to advance in GLVC standings and secure a playoff position, especially during Senior Day festivities.
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