Southeast Missouri (9-8) at Arkansas (9-8)
Tuesday-Wednesday, March 17-18, 2015
Tuesday – 6:35 p.m.
Wednesday – 3:05 p.m.
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Baum Stadium
Head Coaches
Steve Bieser (72-61, Third Season)
Dave Van Horn (493-278, 13th season)
Radio: SEMO ESPN 1220 AM
Play-by-Play: Erik Sean
Audio Webcast: SEMOESPN.com
Live Video: SEC Network Plus, Watch ESPN app – Game One | Game Two
Live Stats: Game One | Game Two
Twitter Updates: @SEMObaseball, @GoSoutheast

Game Notes: Southeast Missouri | Arkansas
 
Southeast Missouri Probable Rotation
Tuesday – RHP Garret Stockton
Wednesday  – TBD
 
Morehead State Probable Rotation
Tuesday – RHP Keaton McKinney
Wednesday – TBD
 
Redhawk Rundown
 
Showdown with the Razorbacks
The Southeast Missouri baseball team takes on Southeastern Conference foe Arkansas in a two-game series Tuesday and Wednesday at Baum Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Both teams are 9-8 on the season entering the season. The game can be viewed on the SEC Network Plus and the Watch ESPN app. The series can also be heard on SEMO ESPN 1220 AM.
 
Let's Review
The Redhawks went 3-1 last week with road wins over Saint Louis and Morehead State. Southeast downed Saint Louis 9-7 on Tuesday. The Redhawks hit the road for a three-game Ohio Valley Conference series with the Morehead State Eagles who entered the series ranked 16th in team RPI. Southeast took game one 8-6 and extended their winning streak to four games. The streak didn't last long as Morehead won game two of a doubleheader 11-7. Southeast's red hot offense kept it up in the rubber game as the Redhawks plated a season high 14 runs in the 14-6 win over the Eagles. The offense produced 29 runs in the series with Morehead on the weekend.
 
Johnny Bench Award Watch List
Southeast Missouri junior catcher Scott Mitchell has been named to the Johnny Bench Award Watch List. Mitchell is a native of Dublin, California. The award, presented by BaseballSavings.com and administered by the Greater Wichita (Kan.) Area Sports Commission, will be presented on June 25 in Wichita. Semifinalists will be announced May 14, and finalists will be announced on June 2.
 
Score Quick and Early
Seven of the Redhawks' wins have come when they have been leading after two innings (7-2). The record improves when they lead after three innings (8-4) and four innings (8-3). Southeast has combined for 58 runs in the first three innings of games this season. More specifically, 27 runs have been scored in third innings alone. In total, Southeast has scored 38 runs in their last four games and are out-scoring opponents 115-95 on the season. The Redhawks have scored nine or more runs five times. Reversely, Southeast has held all its opponents to eight of less runs with one exception (Morehead, game two, Mar. 15).
 
Against the Razorbacks
Southeast Missouri is 5-6 all time against the Razorbacks. Southeast won the last meeting on May 4, 2011. The Razorbacks were ranked 16th in the nation when Southeast won 6-5. Read the full recap on page 33 of the game notes. Southeast, at one point, had a four-game winning streak against Arkansas.
Series History
April 12, 1995 – L, 6-10
March 26, 1996 – L, 3-8
April 7, 1998 – L, 4-5
Feb. 11, 2000 – L, 3-4
Feb. 12, 2000 – L, 1-3
Feb. 13, 2000 – W, 8-7
Feb. 28, 2001 – W, 7-0
May 14, 2002 – W, 5-1
May 15, 2002 – W, 5-4
May 3, 2011 – L, 0-10
May 4, 2011 – W, 6-5
 
Going Streaking
Freshman Trevor Ezell has reached base safely in each of Southeast's games this season for a 17-game reached base safely streak. He has also started every game, either in left field (12 games) or at second base (5 games). Ezell has batted in leadoff position (10 games) and the second spot in the order (7 games). Ezell has drawn a team-leading 16 walks and is sporting a .481 on-base percentage.
 
Looking Ahead
Southeast Missouri will return home for the first time in over a month for a three-game Ohio Valley Conference series with UT Martin March 20-22. It will be the beginning of a four-game home skid as Southeast will host Saint Louis Tuesday, March 24. Southeast will then head to Arkansas State the next day for a midweek matchup with the Red Wolves.