Bryant, Merrimack open NEC series on Thursday

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University baseball team welcomes Merrimack to Conaty Park for a three-game Northeast Conference series starting on Thursday afternoon. 

Thursday's first pitch is set for 3:00 p.m. and the two teams will wrap up the series on Friday (3:00 p.m.) and Saturday (1:00 p.m.). 

The Particulars
Opponent: Merrimack
Location: Conaty Park (Smithfield, R.I.)
Date and Time: Apr. 14 - 3:00 p.m. | Apr. 15 - 3:00 p.m. | Apr. 16 - 1:00 p.m.
Live Stats: Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3
Video: Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3
Game Notes: Bryant
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Bryant vs. Merrimack

• Bryant and Merrimack will meet as Division I opponents for the third time. The Bulldogs won all six games between the two teams last season. 
• The Bulldogs outscored Merrimack 62-5 in the six games.  

Bulldog Notes and Notables

• Bryant enters the weekend at 12-17 overall and 3-6 in the NEC. The Bulldogs have lost five-straight NEC games and have dropped back-to-back NEC series. 
• The Bulldogs come in hitting just .241 in league contests. 
• Matt Woods is hitting .344 on the year and has 15 extra-base hits. He also has 18 RBI.
• Alex Lane and John Tuccillo share the team lead with 20 RBI apiece. 
• Christian Allegretti leads the team with 11 relief appearances, posting 21 strikeouts in 22.1 innings.
• Matthew Stansky has pitched well his last two outings, tossing 2.2 scoreless innings of relief. He's recorded five strikeouts in that span.