Game Notes
HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow baseball team continues its homestand with a four-game series vs. Southern California, from Friday, March 12, to Monday, March 15, at Les Murakami Stadium.
The 'Bows showed some offensive explosion this past weekend vs. The Citadel, batting .321 as a team with seven homers, two triples, five doubles and 35 runs in the four-game series.
Josh Slaats led the pitching effort, taking a no-hitter 5.2 innings before finishing a complete game shutout with seven strikeouts and just two hits, helping him earn WAC Pitcher of the Week honors.
Games 13-16
What: Hawai'i vs. Southern California
When: Friday, March 12 (6:35 p.m.), Saturday, March 13 (6:35 p.m.), Sunday, March 14 (1:05 p.m.)
Where: Les Murakami Stadium (4,312)
Television: KFVE-TV will broadcast all games live. Jim Leahey (play-by-play) and Pal Eldredge (color commentary) will be the announcers.
Streaming Video: Available at uhstreaming.oceanic.com
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM will carry all the games live with Don Robbs (play-by-play).
Audio Webcast: Live audio streaming on espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com
Ticket Information: Individual game tickets are $8 in the lower and mid levels. Adult tickets in the upper level are $6, with senior citizens for $5 and student tickets in the upper level for $3. Manoa Maniac tickets in lower JJ will be available for $5. In addition to purchasing tickets online at HawaiiAthletics.com, fans can visit the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., or call 944-2697 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Promotional Information: Farmers Insurance Hawaii, the game sponsor on Friday and Saturday, will distribute seat cushions to the first 1,000 fans to enter the stadium each night. Pepsi, the game sponsor on Sunday and Monday, will provide a 32 ounce Pepsi fountain drink for the price of a 20 ounce or any size Pepsi fountain drink for just $2.40. This offer begins at the start of the fifth inning at both contests and runs through the end of the game. Fans are reminded to register at the sports marketing table at the main entrance for lucky-seat prizes and on-field promotional contests prior to all contests.
Coaches:
Mike Trapasso (251-222) is in his ninth year at UH. Chad Kreuter (88-91) is in his fourth year at USC
Series Information: USC leads 25-24.
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