PEORIA, Ill. – Bradley Baseball continues its early-season schedule this week with a pair of midweek matchups against Lindenwood. The Braves enter the two-game set with a 4-10 overall record, while the Lions arrive in Peoria at 6-9 through their first 15 games of the season.
Bradley Braves Overview
Bradley enters the midweek series hitting .242 as a team with 111 hits and 83 runs scored through the first 14 games of the season. The Braves have been aggressive on the basepaths early in the year and currently lead the conference in stolen bases, swiping 37 bases in 44 attempts while consistently applying pressure on opposing defenses.
Sohrab Rezaei has been one of Bradley's most consistent hitters, batting .333 with 12 hits and a .444 on-base percentage across his appearances. Michael Quick has also provided steady production at the top of the lineup, hitting .278 with 15 hits and nine runs scored while adding five stolen bases.
Hayden Miller has been a major offensive catalyst, leading the Braves with four home runs and 11 RBIs while also swiping a team-high 10 stolen bases. Landon Lowe has contributed with a .262 average and nine RBIs, while AJ Garcia adds speed and versatility with a .257 average and six stolen bases.
On the mound, Davis Webb has been one of Bradley's most reliable bullpen arms with a 4.30 ERA and 16 strikeouts across 14.2 innings of work. Lou Levy has also delivered solid innings with a 4.82 ERA in four appearances, while Joey Cirelli has logged over 12 innings in multiple starts early in the season.
Defensively, the Braves hold a .950 team fielding percentage and have turned 10 double plays this season as the program continues to build its identity.
Lindenwood Lions Overview
Lindenwood enters the midweek series hitting .247 as a team with 125 hits and 80 runs scored through its first 15 games of the season. The Lions have shown balance offensively with nine home runs and 30 stolen bases while producing consistent contact throughout the lineup.
Jake Radosevich has been the team's top offensive performer, batting .353 with four home runs and 17 RBIs. Will Geary has also been productive, hitting .317 with 20 hits and 10 stolen bases, while Filip Sarota adds depth to the lineup with a .263 average and nine RBIs.
On the mound, Lindenwood carries a 4.72 team ERA through 129.2 innings pitched. Seth Benes has been dominant in four starts with a 1.08 ERA and 23 strikeouts over 25 innings, while Aaron Jungers has been highly effective out of the bullpen with a 0.55 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 16.1 innings.
Matchup Outlook
The midweek matchup presents an opportunity for Bradley to continue building momentum as the Braves move deeper into the early portion of the season and prepare for the start of conference play, which begins in two weeks. Bradley's conference-leading speed on the bases could once again play a major role in generating scoring chances and disrupting Lindenwood's defensive rhythm.
Lindenwood brings a balanced lineup capable of producing timely hits and steady pitching throughout its staff. If Bradley can continue applying pressure with aggressive base running while limiting free bases on the mound, the Braves will place themselves in a strong position to compete in both midweek contests while building rhythm heading into MVC play.
