West Georgia baseball faces Queens in their final home series this weekend at Cole Field. Both teams are struggling, with UWG on a nine-game losing streak (11-34, 8-13 ASUN) and Queens losing four straight (12-31, 8-13 ASUN). They are tied for fifth place in their division, needing victories to stay in contention for the ASUN Championship. UWG previously defeated Queens 2-1 in their last series, leading the all-time matchup 4-2. UWG will start sophomore Maverick Torres in Game 1, and senior Lex Kenny in Game 2, with their Sunday starter still undecided.

By the Numbers
  • UWG has an 8.84 team ERA; Queens has a 7.62 ERA.
  • Patrick McCullough leads UWG with a .389 batting average, also ranking first in the ASUN with 72 hits.
State of Play
  • UWG is on a nine-game losing streak, while Queens has lost four consecutive games.
  • Batter David Bell recently scored 10 RBIs in a series against Stetson, showcasing offensive potential.
What's Next

The series outcome may determine playoff positioning for both teams, as they vie for the final ASUN Championship spot. Key players will need to perform under pressure, especially as this series marks UWG's last home games of the season.

Bottom Line

With both teams in search of redemption, this series is crucial for postseason hopes. UWG must leverage its recent offensive performances while tightening its pitching to secure victories against a struggling Queens team.