WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University baseball team continues Mountain East Conference play this weekend with a pair of road matchups, traveling to Davis & Elkins on Saturday before heading to West Virginia Wesleyan on Sunday.
The Hilltoppers enter the weekend at 4-9 overall (3-1 MEC) following a strong conference-opening series in which they won three of four games.
Scouting the Hilltoppers
West Liberty's offense has been productive early in the season, hitting .282 as a team while averaging more than six runs per game.
Leading the way is Hunter White, who is batting .370 with a team-high 4 home runs, 15 RBIs, and a .717 slugging percentage.
Aaron Flowers (.366) and Evan Tice (.419) have also provided consistency in the middle of the lineup, while Luke Marsh (.316) and Giacomo Dolce (11 RBIs) continue to contribute offensively.
The Hilltoppers have shown patience at the plate as well, drawing 64 walks through 13 games.
On the mound, West Liberty is still looking for consistency with a 10.05 team ERA, but has shown flashes in recent outings. The pitching staff has recorded 84 strikeouts in 94 innings, with several arms beginning to settle into roles as conference play begins.
Saturday at Davis & Elkins
West Liberty will face a Senators team that has struggled on the mound but shown offensive firepower.
Davis & Elkins is hitting .250 as a team with 12 home runs, led by Grant Mealey (.353, 3 HR) and Kenny Capria (.352). However, the Senators have allowed nearly 200 runs this season and carry a 12.86 team ERA.
The Hilltoppers split last season's series with Davis & Elkins but have had the edge overall, winning six of the last seven meetings between the programs.
Sunday at West Virginia Wesleyan
West Liberty closes the weekend against a Wesleyan squad that has also battled inconsistency.
The Bobcats are hitting .239 as a team, with Coleman Cross (.329) leading the offense. Wesleyan's pitching staff owns a 6.59 ERA, presenting opportunities for the Hilltopper lineup to continue its recent success.
West Liberty dominated the matchup last season, sweeping the two-game series, and has won nine of the last 10 meetings against the Bobcats.
First pitch is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. at Davis & Elkins, followed by Sunday's matchup at West Virginia Wesleyan which also begins at 1 p.m.
West Liberty University blends a small-town environment with a comprehensive college experience, fostering students' aspirations through hands-on learning, personalized support, and unique academic programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Learn more at westliberty.edu.
