NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. – The Manchester University baseball team will return to Gratz Field on Saturday, March 20, for a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference doubleheader with Defiance College.
First pitch on Saturday is scheduled for 12 p.m.
Game 1 Stats l Game 2 Stats (No live stream today) l Game Day Program
Fan Policies:
- Opposing fans will not be permitted.
- 4 persons per Manchester University student-athlete will be admitted.
- Invited guests will be contacted directly to sign up for admittance.
- Limited student attendance will be permitted.
- Masks/facial coverings MUST be worn at all times while on the Manchester University campus.
- Fans MUST maintain social distance of at least six feet.
Manchester Notes (2-6, 2-6 HCAC):
* The Spartans will look to end a five-game skid on Saturday when they host the Yellow Jackets.
* MU has competed in doubleheaders against Franklin, Hanover, Transylvania, and Mount St. Joseph this season.
* The Spartans will also be playing their third and fourth home contests of the young season.
* In their most recent outing on Sunday, March 14, the Black & Gold were swept in a doubleheader by Mount St. Joseph.
* Alex Morr (.379, 11 hits) and Zach White (.375, 9 hits) hold the top batting averages on the team through eight games.
* Joe Henschel is hitting .333 through eight games with 3 doubles, 1 triple, 2 home runs, and 9 RBI.
* Austin Knowles went 4-8 with a home run and 3 RBI in Sunday's doubleheader against MSJ.
Defiance Notes (2-6, 2-6 HCAC):
* The Yellow Jackets will look to end a three-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon.
* DC has collected wins over Franklin and Mt. St. Joseph this season.
* The Yellow Jackets were swept by Transylvania in their last outing on Sunday, March 14.
* Lucas Thomeier leads the Yellow Jackets with a .355 batting average, while Nate Kaffenbarger has driven in 11 runs so far on the young season.
