Bryant set to host Merrimack on Wednesday afternoon

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University baseball team opens a five-game homestand on Wednesday when it hosts Merrimack at Conaty Park. First pitch is set for 2:00 p.m.  

The Particulars
Opponent: Merrimack
Location: Conaty Park (Smithfield, R.I.)
Date and Time: Wednesday, Mar. 6 - 2:00 p.m.
Live Stats: Presto
Video: AmericaEast.tv
Game Notes: Bryant
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Probable Starting Pitchers 

M.T. Morrissey vs TBA

• M.T. Morrissey will make his first collegiate start on Wednesday afternoon. He has appeared in 34 career games in relief.
• This season, Morrissey has allowed one run on one hit in 3.0 innings of relief work.  

Bryant vs. Merrimack

• Bryant and Merrimack are scheduled to play three times this season. The two teams will also meet on Mar. 26 in North Andover and Apr. 30 in Smithfield.
• The Bulldogs are 9-2 in 11 meetings against the Warriors at the DI level. 
• Bryant and Merrimack split games last season, with the Black and Gold earning an 8-4 victory in the most recent meeting. 

Bulldog Notes and Notables

• Bryant enters the week with a 1-7 overall record after getting swept at Maryland.
• The Bulldogs are hitting .250 with 12 home runs as a team. On the mound, Bryant has an 8.05 team ERA.
• Gavin Noriega has homered six times in the first eight games of the season. He his hitting .353 with 10 RBI.
• Gavin Greger leads the team with 13 hits and has nine RBI.
• Daniel Baruch is 5-of-12 with a home run on the season. He hit his first home run as a Bulldog on Sunday.