MASON (25-14, 11-7 CAA) vs. OLD DOMINION (14-23, 4-11 CAA)
When: Friday-Saturday, April 20-22
Where: Spuhler Field, Fairfax, Va.
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PITCHING
Friday: RSo. RHP Anthony Montefusco (4-2, 3.32 ERA) vs. Fr. RHP Connor Overton (0-2, 8.80 ERA)
Saturday: Sr. RHP Ryan Pfaeffle (4-3, 3.94 ERA) vs. Sr. RHP Ben Tomchick (2-3, 4.24 ERA)
Sunday: RSr. RHP A.J. Johnson (5-4, 3.59 ERA) vs. TBA

The Patriots return to Sphuler Field over the weekend for a CAA matchup against Old Dominion. The Monarchs have won the last two conference series between the squads.

Senior shortstop Brig Tison leads the team, hitting .371 with 59 hits, 36 runs scored, a .440 on-base percentage and has reached base safely in 16 consecutive games. Senior designated hitter Zack Helgeson has a team-best 33 RBI's and 15 doubles in addition to 10 home runs, a total that leads the conference and ranks 17^th nationally, while sophomore first baseman Mick Foley is hitting .296 and has reached base safely in 16 straight contests.

Junior Chris O'Grady has been outstanding in the closing roll for the Patriots, currently leading the team and CAA with 10 saves and a 0.36 ERA. His save total also stands tied for fifth in the nation and he was recently named to the National Collegiate Baseball
Writers Association (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year Award Midseason Watch List, an award given to the top relief pitcher in NCAA Division I baseball.

The Monarchs have won two in a row, most recently defeating Norfolk State, 11-8, on Tuesday. Senior first baseman Chris Baker leads the team hitting .295 with 41 hits and 32 RBI's, while senior infielder Josh Wright has 39 runs scored, 11 doubles and 14 stolen bases.

TEAM STATISTICS
Batting
Mason                Category              ODU
8^th - .275       Batting Average     11^th - .252
3^rd - .373              OBP              10^th - .353
3^rd - 225          Runs Scored        9^th - 195
5^th - 363              Hits               10^th - 308
3^rd - 196              RBI                8^th - 178
6^th - 41          Stolen Bases         7^th - 34

Pitching
Mason              Category          ODU
3^rd - 3.87             ERA         10^th - 5.67
3^rd - .265         Opp. BA       7^th - .288
2^nd - 274         Strikeout      4^th - 270
3^rd - 116            Walks       10^th - 173
1^st - 15              Saves       10^th - 5