Drury baseball wraps up its home schedule with a pivotal GLVC series against Rockhurst this weekend. The Panthers (26-16, 17-7 GLVC) have won seven straight at home, entering the series tied for second in the conference standings. They recently swept a four-game series from Upper Iowa and have won 13 of their last 16 GLVC games. Rockhurst (27-13, 15-9 GLVC) is just two games back and on a four-game win streak. This series features significant events, including Alumni Day on Saturday and Senior Day on Sunday.

By the Numbers
  • Drury has a .348 team batting average, leading the GLVC and ranking 10th nationally.
  • The Panthers average 9.5 runs per game during their last 16 GLVC games.
State of Play
  • Drury leads the GLVC in double plays turned (29) and boasts a .968 team fielding percentage, ranked second in the conference.
  • Freshman LHP Anthony Vita has a 5-0 record with a 1.74 ERA in GLVC play.
What's Next

Following this weekend series, Drury will conclude the regular season against Southwest Baptist next weekend. The first game is scheduled for April 30 at 5 p.m. This series is crucial for both playoff positioning and momentum heading into the postseason.

Bottom Line

As Drury celebrates its 20th season in NCAA Division II baseball, the focus remains on securing a strong finish to the regular season. With heightened stakes and significant celebrations ahead, the Panthers must leverage their current form to maintain their playoff prospects.