Bryant, Brown meet again Wednesday in Providence

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University baseball team will square off with Brown on Wednesday afternoon in Providence.

It will mark the fourth consecutive game between the two schools.

The Particulars
Opponent: Brown
Location: Murray Stadium (Providence, R.I.)
Date and Time: Mar. 22 - 3:30 p.m.
Live Stats: Sidearm
Video: ESPN+
Game Notes: Bryant
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Probable Starting Pitchers

Jackson Vanesko (0-0, 3.60) vs. TBA

• Jackson Vanesko will make his first start of the season on Wednesday. He's made three relief appearances, allowing four runs (two earned) on seven hits in 5.0 innings.
• Vanesko made one start last year, allowing four runs on eight hits over 4.0 innings against Merrimack.   

Bryant vs. Brown

• Bryant is 15-7 against Brown at the DI level.
• The Bulldogs took two of three from the Bears over the weekend, winning 10-1 and 9-6. Brown claimed the series finale, 11-3.

Bulldog Notes and Notables

• Bryant ran its winning streak to six games before losing the series finale at Brown. The Bulldogs are now 7-8 through the first five weeks of the season.
• Bryant is now hitting .241 as a team this year. They are averaging 6.5 runs per game.
• The Black and Gold played error-free baseball at Brown over the weekend and have a .969 team fielding percentage.
• Jake Gustin paces the team with a .323 average and seven doubles. 
• Derek Smith is hitting .286 and has six extra-base hits in his last seven games. He also has stolen a team-high three bases.
• John Hosmer, Gavin Noriega and Carmine Petosa have all driven in 10+ runs on the year.