Eastern Kentucky University will face off against in-state rival Bellarmine in a three-game Atlantic Sun Conference series starting Friday at 6 p.m. ET. EKU, currently at 9-24 this season and struggling with a 4-8 ASUN record, will be looking to turn their fortunes around. This weekend features various promotions, including Baseball Bingo, Bark In The Park, and Junior Colonel Club Day. Bellarmine enters the matchup at 13-19 overall with notable offensive stats, leading in runs and home runs in their conference.

By the Numbers
  • EKU's Pedro Moreno leads the team with a .307 batting average, 31 runs, and 10 stolen bases.
  • Bellarmine is third in the ASUN with a .296 batting average and leads the conference with 241 runs scored.
State of Play
  • EKU comes off a 3-0 loss to Vanderbilt and is looking to break a losing streak.
  • Bellarmine is coming off two non-conference losses but won previous conference series against North Alabama and Lipscomb.
What's Next

After this series, EKU will need to focus on improving their ASUN standings and securing wins to build momentum ahead of the remaining season. The Colonels aim to leverage home-field advantage in their upcoming games.

Bottom Line

This weekend's series is crucial for both EKU and Bellarmine, as they seek to improve their conference positions and gain confidence moving forward. The promotional events are designed to enhance fan engagement while providing the Colonels with the support they need to turn their season around.