NC State baseball kicks off a seven-game road trip against East Carolina in Greenville on April 14 at 6 p.m. The Wolfpack aims to improve its 2-5 road record this season. The teams will meet for the second time this season after NC State won the previous matchup 4-1 last year. NC State leads the all-time series 72-44 and has a solid 15-13 record on the road since 1990. Star pitcher Luke Hemric is set to make his seventh start, sporting a 3.60 ERA this season.

By the Numbers
  • NC State's road record stands at 2-5 this season; home record is 20-7.
  • Freshman Rett Johnson boasts a .421 batting average, third-highest in the league.
  • Ty Head has 22 stolen bases this season, ranking ninth all-time for the program.
Yes, But

While NC State has a strong history against in-state rivals, their current road struggles may hinder overall season performance. The team needs to translate home success into road victories to remain competitive.

State of Play
  • Wolfpack is 5-3 against in-state opponents this season.
  • They lead the ACC in hits allowed per nine innings at 7.00.
What's Next

A successful road trip could bolster NC State's performance ahead of facing more conference rivals. The matchup against ECU sets a challenging tone for upcoming games.

Bottom Line

NC State must leverage its historical strengths and improve road performance to continue building momentum this season. Every game counts, especially as they seek to regain consistency away from home.