Live StatsAfter getting off to their best conference start since 2006, the Purple Eagles head to Marist for a three-game series on April 8-9.
On the Field: Niagara Purple Eagles (9-18-1, 5-1 MAAC) - At the plate, the Purple Eagles are led by Michael Fuhrman. Fuhrman is 43-for-106 and has a team-leading .406 batting average. He also leads the team with a .538 slugging percentage.
- Tanner Kirwer leads Niagara with 21 RBIs as well as 14 stolen bases on 20 attempts.
- In the field, Christian Vangeison has a team-high 179 putouts and Greg Cullen has a team-best 64 assists.
- On the mound, Zachary Kolodziejski (1-3) has pitched the most innings for the Purple Eagles. He has struck out 27 batters and has a 5.63 ERA.
Last Time Out
- The Purple Eagles swept a three-game series with Saint Peter's, defeating the Peacocks by scores of 21-2, 13-0 and 11-0.
- Kirwer went 10-for-14 at the plate and scored seven total runs during the series. He also led the Purple Eagles with 12 RBIs. Kirwer's outstanding performance earned him MAAC Player of the Week, College Sports Madness' Madness MAAC Player of the Week and he was also named by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association as the National Hitter of the Week.
- On the mound, Kolodziejski earned his first win of the season in the Purple Eagles' 11-0 shutout victory. He pitched 8.0 innings, struck out eight batters and held the Peacocks to only four hits. Kolodziejski was named MAAC Pitcher of the Week after his performance against Saint Peter's.
Niagara in the MAAC
- Niagara leads the MAAC in team batting average (.287), slugging percentage (.386), on-base percentage (.375), runs scored (162), hits (280), RBIs (135) and doubles (56).
- Fuhrman's .406 batting average is the best in the MAAC. Fuhrman also leads the MAAC in on-base percentage (.492), runs scored (24) and hits (43).
- Kirwer tops the MAAC with 14 stolen bases.
- On the mound, Daniel Procopio's eight starts lead the conference.
Last Meeting with Marist
- The Purple Eagles last faced the Red Foxes in a three-game series on April 11-12, 2015. Niagara won the first two games by scores of 10-5 and 8-6 and Marist won the final game, 3-2.
On the Field: Marist Red Foxes (12-12, 4-2 MAAC)
- At the plate, Marist is led by outfielder Matt Pagano. Pagano is 9-for-30 and has a .300 batting average.
- Infielder Jack Shirk leads the Red Foxes in on-base percentage (.400) and slugging percentage (.529).
- Infielder Greg Kocinski leads Marist in the field with 129 putouts.
- Sean Keenan (3-2) has pitched the most innings (45.2) for the Red Foxes. He has struck out 32 batters and has a 3.55 ERA.
Marist in the MAAC
- The Red Foxes top the MAAC in saves with nine.
- Marist is second in the MAAC in ERA with a 4.30. The team is also second in opposing batting average, holding its opponents to a .278.
- Keenan's 45.2 innings pitched are the most in the MAAC. Keenan is tied for first in batters struck out looking with 14.
- Ryan Thomas has all nine of the Red Foxes' saves, which gives him the most saves in the conference. He has also finished the most games in the MAAC with 14.
Looking Ahead
- The Purple Eagles open their home schedule on Tuesday, April 12 in a doubleheader against St. Bonaventure.
- After St. Bonaventure, Niagara will resume conference play with a three-game series at Fairfield.
