Lindenwood baseball faces Western Illinois in a crucial OVC series this weekend as they seek to climb the conference standings. Currently, the Lions trail the Leathernecks by one game, holding a 2-7 record in conference play. Lindenwood aims to build momentum after securing their first OVC series win last week against Southeast Missouri.

By the Numbers
  • Lindenwood has an overall record of 14-18, including a 10-9 record at home.
  • Josh Newell holds a 2.08 ERA, the second-best in the OVC, and leads the league in innings pitched at 52.0.
State of Play
  • Lindenwood enters the series sitting ninth in the OVC standings.
  • The Lions are 2-4 in home conference matchups and have the lowest batting average in the OVC at .242.
What's Next

Following this series, Lindenwood will travel to face Saint Louis University on Tuesday before heading to Morehead State for additional OVC action next weekend.

Bottom Line

Lindenwood's performance this weekend is critical for their playoff hopes; building on their recent success against Southeast Missouri could spark a turnaround in their season.