Bryant, Sacred Heart renew rivalry on Tuesday

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant baseball team renews its rivalry with Sacred Heart on Tuesday afternoon at Conaty Park. First pitch is set for 3:00 p.m.  

The Particulars
Opponent: Sacred Heart
Location: Conaty Park (Smithfield, R.I.)
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 19 - 3:00 p.m.
Live Stats: Tuesday
Video: AmericaEast.tv
Game Notes: Bryant
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Probable Starting Pitchers 

Colin Brodeur vs. TBA

• Colin Brodeur gets the ball for his first start as a Bulldog on Tuesday.
• The righty has allowed just one run on two hits in 4.1 innings of relief.

Bryant vs. Sacred Heart

• Bryant and Sacred Heart quickly built a rivalry when the Bulldogs joined the Northeast Conference in 2009. 
• The Bulldogs and Pioneers met 51 times from 2009-2022, with the Bulldogs going 34-17.
• Bryant and SHU met in the 2013, 2014 and 2015 NEC Championship Round, with the Black and Gold winning in 2013 and 2014. 

Bulldog Notes and Notables

• Bryant is 8-9 overall following a weekend sweep of Brown.
• The Bulldogs are hitting .247 as a team and have a team ERA of 6.46.
• Bryant ranks first in the America East in scoring (6.6), OBP (.382), slugging (.412) and stolen bases (20).
• Gavin Noriega and Carmine Petosa have each reached safely in all 17 games this season. 
• Noriega leads the team with 20 RBI and 18 runs scored.
• Petosa has drawn 21 walks and has posted a .449 OBP.
• Shea Grady is tied for the team lead with five doubles and has posted a .425 OBP.