Friday, May 7
Jacksonville, Fla.
6:05 p.m.
University of North Florida
vs
Stetson
THE FACTS: Baseball Hosts Series With Stetson in Battle for ASUN Seeding
5/6/2021 11:01:00 AM | Baseball
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - UNF baseball battles for ASUN South Division seeding when it hosts Stetson for three games.
The three-game set marks the final games counted towards the 2021 ASUN standings, as the single games against Jacksonville and Stetson the following weekend only go towards overall records.
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Admission and COVID-19 Attendance Protocols
Admission to all three games is free. Masks and clear bags are required to attend home games at UNF.
Series Sponsor (Each Game)
Performance Orthopedic & Spine
1. Against The OpponentÂ
UNF took two of three games at Stetson earlier this season … North Florida won 7-3 and 7-1 in games one and three respectively … the Hatters claimed the second game, 16-4 … former Hatter Austin Bogart homered in his first at-bat against his former team in the 7-3 win April 16 … he also picked up the win in 6.0 innings of scoreless ball in the rubber game … Stetson leads the all-time series, 31-26 … the first-ever meeting was a 14-9 win for UNF April 4, 1988.
2. Last Time OutÂ
COLUMBIA, S.C. - North Florida baseball (16-19) used a strong effort by the bullpen and a four-run fourth to go up 6-5, although host No. 19/18 South Carolina (27-15) capitalized on a fortuitous two-run seventh frame to hold off the Ospreys, 7-6, Wednesday, May 5.
3. How it Shakes Out
North Florida and Stetson come into the weekend touting 9-6 records in ASUN play … FGCU stands in the top slot in the ASUN South Division standings at 10-5 … all four teams in the ASUN South Division have three more countable games towards ASUN Standings … whoever wins two of three between North Florida and Stetson will at least claim the second seed in the ASUN South Division, earning the right to host the ASUN Divisional Round May 21-23 at higher seed site locations.
4. Alexander the Great
Division III graduate transfer Alex Kachler had a remarkable career at DIII Methodist University, but he hasn't let up since coming to UNF for Division I baseball … through 35 games the right-handed hitter is leading the league with a .378 batting average, good for 61st in the nation … he's also: third in the ASUN for walks (28), 2nd in the league in walks/game (0.80) … 125th in the nation for hits (51) … 3rd in the ASUN for slugging percentage (.585) … the Lithia, Fla., native tied the UNF DI record for hits in a game after going 5-for-5 against Jacksonville April 25 … the started the April 28th game against FAMU by going 3-for-3, becoming the first Osprey in program history to hit safely in eight consecutive at-bats … twice he's been named ASUN Player of the Week this season.
5. Notables
Righty reliever Stephen Halstead has made 16 appearances, allowing only two earned runs for a 0.92 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP … UNF is leading the league in double plays turned with 37 … North Florida paces the league with 1.06 double plays turned per game, good for 3rd in NCAA Division I … Blake Marabell has reached safely in 12 consecutive games … lefty Austin Bogart has spun three consecutive quality starts.
Scouting Report | Stetson | Stats | Schedule | Roster
The three-game set marks the final games counted towards the 2021 ASUN standings, as the single games against Jacksonville and Stetson the following weekend only go towards overall records.
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| Â Â OSPREYS vs. HATTERS (HARMON STADIUM | JACKSONVILLE, FLA) | |
| GAMES 36-38 | Friday, May 7 at 6:05 p.m. | Saturday, May 8 at 2:05 p.m. | Sunday, May 9 at 1:05 p.m. |
| Series History | Stetson leads, 31-26 |
| Last Meeting | Last Time: UNF W, 7-1 at Stetson (April 18, 2021) |
| Social Media | @OspreyBSB | #SWOOPLife | Facebook | www.unfospreys.com |
Admission and COVID-19 Attendance Protocols
Admission to all three games is free. Masks and clear bags are required to attend home games at UNF.
Series Sponsor (Each Game)
Performance Orthopedic & Spine
1. Against The OpponentÂ
UNF took two of three games at Stetson earlier this season … North Florida won 7-3 and 7-1 in games one and three respectively … the Hatters claimed the second game, 16-4 … former Hatter Austin Bogart homered in his first at-bat against his former team in the 7-3 win April 16 … he also picked up the win in 6.0 innings of scoreless ball in the rubber game … Stetson leads the all-time series, 31-26 … the first-ever meeting was a 14-9 win for UNF April 4, 1988.
2. Last Time OutÂ
COLUMBIA, S.C. - North Florida baseball (16-19) used a strong effort by the bullpen and a four-run fourth to go up 6-5, although host No. 19/18 South Carolina (27-15) capitalized on a fortuitous two-run seventh frame to hold off the Ospreys, 7-6, Wednesday, May 5.
3. How it Shakes Out
North Florida and Stetson come into the weekend touting 9-6 records in ASUN play … FGCU stands in the top slot in the ASUN South Division standings at 10-5 … all four teams in the ASUN South Division have three more countable games towards ASUN Standings … whoever wins two of three between North Florida and Stetson will at least claim the second seed in the ASUN South Division, earning the right to host the ASUN Divisional Round May 21-23 at higher seed site locations.
4. Alexander the Great
Division III graduate transfer Alex Kachler had a remarkable career at DIII Methodist University, but he hasn't let up since coming to UNF for Division I baseball … through 35 games the right-handed hitter is leading the league with a .378 batting average, good for 61st in the nation … he's also: third in the ASUN for walks (28), 2nd in the league in walks/game (0.80) … 125th in the nation for hits (51) … 3rd in the ASUN for slugging percentage (.585) … the Lithia, Fla., native tied the UNF DI record for hits in a game after going 5-for-5 against Jacksonville April 25 … the started the April 28th game against FAMU by going 3-for-3, becoming the first Osprey in program history to hit safely in eight consecutive at-bats … twice he's been named ASUN Player of the Week this season.
5. Notables
Righty reliever Stephen Halstead has made 16 appearances, allowing only two earned runs for a 0.92 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP … UNF is leading the league in double plays turned with 37 … North Florida paces the league with 1.06 double plays turned per game, good for 3rd in NCAA Division I … Blake Marabell has reached safely in 12 consecutive games … lefty Austin Bogart has spun three consecutive quality starts.
Scouting Report | Stetson | Stats | Schedule | Roster
- Stetson is 23-18 and 9-6 in ASUN play.
- The Hatters are 9-10 in road games.
- Stetson is coming off a 9-6 loss at Florida May 4.
- The Hatters fell twice in a three-game set against Jacksonville April 30-May 2.
- Hernen Sardinas paces the Hatters in nearly every offensive category. The University of Maine transfer is hitting .364 with 55 hits, 16 doubles, eight home runs, 43 RBI and a .643 slugging percentage.
- Stetson is hitting .262 as a team, while its pitchers are permitting a .264 opponent's batting average.
- Jovan Gill, Nick Durgin and Chris Gonzalez have earned the vast majority of starts on the mound, with Bret Neilan picking up seven.
- Nick Durging is 6-2 with a 2.61 ERA and 67 punchouts to lead Stetson.
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