ELLENSBURG, WA.- The Wildcats host the Western Oregon University Wolves at home for a four game set.

GAME INFORMATION
Saturday, March 13^th
12:00 PM & 3:00 PM
vs Western Oregon
CWU Baseball Field
Ellensburg, WA
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Sunday, March 14^th
12:00 PM & 3:00 PM
vs Western Oregon
CWU Baseball Field
Ellensburg, WA
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QUOTABLE
"WOU is always a quality opponent and I expect them to be competitive again this year." Said CWU Head Coach Desi Storey. "Though I thought our pitching overall was good last time out, we have focused on getting ahead in counts and being consistent through the staff. Also, we have continued to work on steady improvement on the offensive side."
  
SCOUTING WESTERN OREGON
The Wolves are currently 1-1 on the season, splitting the two games with Saint Martin's University.

The Wolves lost their season opener 6-7. The Wolves offense put up a whopping 17 hits and 4 base-on-balls. They stranded 8 runners out on the base paths. The Wolves defense put up 10 strikeouts and only gave up 3 base-on-balls, a strong performance lead by Sophomore Matthew Dunaway.

The Wolves posted a powerful win in game two, winning by a score of 18-2 in 7 innings. The Wolves offense in game two regardless of putting up 18 runs, still managed to leave 9 runners on the base paths. A pair of triples & a trio of doubles showed the Wolves have the ability to go gap-to-gap. The Wolves defense struck out 12 allowing only 4 base-on-balls, led by Senior Logan Hatley who received the win.

Between putting up at least 6 runs and leaving 8 runners on base, the Wolves have the offense ability to tack on runs early. The pitching staff has showed just as much prowess, putting up 22 strikeouts between the two games. The Wildcats will have their hands full on both sides of the ball.

LAST TIME OUT
The Wildcats split their opening four game set with Saint Martins 2-2.

On the road the 'Cats won their first game 10-8, losing the second 4-6. At home the 'Cats had two close games, winning the first 4-3 and fell just short of a 13-run comeback losing 11-13 in game two.
The 'Cats are averaging 7 runs a game this season with the ability to put up 11 in 6 innings as they did against Saint Martin's.

The 'Cats offense is led by 3 strong bats in Tyler McClain, Zach Berryman & Michael Peter. Peters is averaging .667 and the other two .600 at the plate. Between these three, 10 runs and 9 RBI's have been posted for the offense. These three are followed close behind by Justin Hampson & Trenton Love both averaging a strong .500 at the plate.

The 'Cats defense is no slouch either. Brayde Hirai & Dillon Larsen have led the 'Cats in innings pitched & strikeouts accumulating 9.4 innings pitched & 12 strikeouts between the two.

The 'Cats split the series 2-2 against the Wolves last spring before the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus.

COVID DISCLAIMER
Per Washington state, Kittitas County Health Board, and the GNAC spectators will not be allowed at events.  Schedules are subject to change at any time pending decisions from the health board and other local and regional authorities.