Lindenwood baseball (14-17, 2-7 OVC) faces Evansville (10-9, 4-1 OVC) in their first matchup of the season on April 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Braun Stadium. The Lions recently secured their first OVC series win, taking two of three games from SEMO, highlighted by strong pitching performances. As they enter the game, Lindenwood holds a second-lowest team batting average in the OVC at .244 but boasts the league's lowest staff ERA at 4.19.

By the Numbers
  • Lindenwood has a 4-8 record on the road this season.
  • Jake Radosevich leads the team with 28 RBIs and 7 home runs.
State of Play
  • Both teams are looking to improve their conference standings, with Lindenwood coming off a strong series performance.
  • Evansville enters with a low team batting average of .229 and a higher staff ERA of 6.55.
What's Next

Following the game against Evansville, the Lions will return home to play against Western Illinois starting April 10, offering a chance to further improve their standing in the OVC.

Bottom Line

Lindenwood's success in this matchup could hinge on continued strong pitching and maximizing offensive opportunities to counter Evansville's weaknesses. A win could bolster their confidence as they approach critical conference games ahead.