LACEY, Wash. - Due to forecasted rain on Saturday, the Saints' four-game series against Central Washington has been changed to Friday/Sunday with first pitch scheduled for 1:00 p.m. both days. 

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Projected Starting Rotation:
RHP Clark Streby                     (2-5, 4.43 ERA, 1.45 WHIP)
RHP Tanner Inouye                 (2-4, 4.05 ERA, 1.23 WHIP)
LHP Aaron Shoup                    (2-5, 3.88 ERA, 1.16 WHIP)
LHP Benjamin Wadowski        (1-4, 7.83 ERA, 1.72 WHIP)
 
Projected Lineup:
C Bryant Nakagawa               (.130 AVG, 0 HR, 0 RBI)
1B Aaron Renaud                    (.302 AVG, 0 HR, 18 RBI)
2B Isaac Hegamin                   (.275 AVG, 0 HR, 8 RBI)
3B Micah McNicoll                  (.259 AVG, 1 HR, 6 RBI)
SS Ryne Oshiro                        (.291 AVG, 1 HR, 14 RBI)
LF Elijiah Santiago                   (.188 AVG, 0 HR, 7 RBI)
CF Cody Chavis                        (.178 AVG, 0 HR, 5 RBI)
RF Austin Feist                        (.206 AVG, 2 HR, 11 RBI)
DH Colton Peha                      (.281 AVG, 3 HR, 12 RBI)
 
Late Inning Heroics Come Up Short In Billings - Montana State Billings continued to get the better of the Saints in the 2019 campaign, as MSUB put up 19 runs in the opening game, before walking off the second tilt with a two run home run.
 
Ryne Oshiro played the hero in the second game, driving in the game-tying run in the seventh inning. Oshiro led off the day with three hits in the opening game, and drove in three runs on the afternoon. After an uncharacteristic pitching performance by the Saints, Tanner Inouye came back with a 5.2 inning three run performance. Mickey Walker threw the final innings, but was on the hook for the loss after giving up the walk-off home run.
 
Dorney's Gem Lifts Saints To Doubleheader Split - The Yellowjackets got the better of the Saints' pitching staff in the opener of the final day of action between the two teams. However, Ryan Dorney threw five shutout innings and the Saints scored four first inning runs on their way to 6-2 victory to earn a split on the day.
 
Montana State Billings put up 17 runs in the first game to clinch the series after taking the first two yesterday. Saint Martin's managed to score five runs, four of which came in the fifth inning alone. But SMU quickly put the loss behind them and refocused in the series finale. Dorney, getting his first start of the season, tossed five scoreless frames. Colton Peha delivered two RBIs, including a solo shot in the seventh as the Saints pulled away with a 6-2 victory.
 
Ryan Dorney Named GNAC Pitcher of the Week - Dorney got the start in game four against Montana State Billings, who had put double-digits runs in two of the previous three games.  Dorney quickly made work of the Yellowjackets, punching out six, while only allowing two hits and zero runs in five innings of work. Dorney was credited with his second win of the season.
 
Micah McNicoll Named GNAC Hitter of the Week - Micah McNicoll's bat refused to cool off in the cold Idaho weather, and instead heated up for seven hits, highlighted by a two-run home run, and four RBIs, as he was named the GNAC Hitter of the Week. McNicoll began the weekend with a hit and a walk in the opening game of the five game series with College of Idaho. In the second game, he reached base on a walk and later scored in the inning. After sitting out the third game, he returned to the lineup with force. The junior went 2-for-4, both hits doubles, with two runs scored to help the Saints to a 3-2 victory. In the series finale, McNicoll put it all together, going 4-for-5, capped-off by his two-run home run in the second inning. He finished the game with four RBIs and two more runs scored.
 
Tanner Inouye Named GNAC Pitcher of the Week - Tanner Inouye started the 2019 season off with a bang, throwing 5.2 innings, picking up the win, and also his first GNAC Pitcher of the Week award this season. Inouye went 5.2 innings against Dixie State on Sunday, earning the first win of the year for the Saints. During the start, Inouye did allow three runs on the board; however, all the runs were unearned. He punched out three Trailblazers and left five runners on base, including working out of a bases loaded jam in the fourth inning. The award marks the first of the season for Inouye and his second in his career.
 
Three Strikes You're Out – The Saints' pitching staff has turned into one of the best strike out rotations in the GNAC. In 261 innings pitched, Saint Martin's has punched out 271 batters, led by Aaron Shoup (47) and Tanner Inouye (55). Clark Streby and Mickey Walker has also added to the impressive mark, striking out 66 combined.
 
Shoup Back To Ace Form – The senior Aaron Shoup has resumed his role as the ace of the staff. Shoup is currently the GNAC leader in innings pitched (48.2), fifth in ERA (3.88), third in opposing batting average (.224) and fifth in strikeouts (47).
 
Lights Out Pitching – On the season, the Saints' feature the best pitching in all of the GNAC. Entering the week, SMU is currently first in ERA (4.21), second in opposing batting average (.254), second in strikeouts (233), and second in innings pitched (233.0).
 
Innings Eaters – Aaron Shoup and Tanner Inouye know how to go deep into games, a rare trait in baseball nowadays. The upperclassmen have combined to throw almost 100 innings this season, and are first and third in innings pitched in the GNAC.
 
Lefty on Lefty Matchup – The left handed bat Aaron Renaud loves to see southpaws on the mound. The freshman is hitting .316 off them this season, which ranks 12th best in GNAC. Even more impressive is Renaud is top hitting left handed bat against lefty in the conference.
 
Saints Take The Series – Playing at home against Northwest Nazarene, Saint Martin's managed a split on the opening doubleheader before sweeping the final day of action. The series win marked the first GNAC series win for SMU since Northwest Nazarene back in April, 2017.
 
Saints Picked Sixth In Preseason Poll - Led by All-Conference outfielder Austin Feist and shortstop Ryne Oshiro, along with a veteran pitching staff, the Saints' baseball team was selected sixth in the GNAC Preseason Poll on Wednesday. The Saints enter the season after an 11-37 campaign last year; however, despite the record, proved to show many bright spots for the future.
 
Season Preview - Feist, named to the first team All-Conference, sits in the middle of the lineup with a .320 batting average, .390 on-base percentage, and .511 slugging percentage. The senior led the team last year in home runs (6), RBI (30), total bases (91), and OPS (.901).
 
Looking to back up his stellar freshman season, Oshiro provides pop up the middle of the infield with his team leading .328 batting average. Along with the batting average, Oshiro collected 57 hits, tied for the team lead, three home runs, and 19 RBIs. The freshman was selected as a second team All-Conference shortstop.
 
Some other notable returners in the offense include outfielder Colton Peha and infielder Micah NcNicoll. Peha hit for a .258 average, and McNicoll finished with a .234 mark, while both hit two home runs and 16 RBIs.
 
On the pitching side, the Saints return nine pitchers, including six seniors. Mickey Walker, Ryan Dorney, Luke Hare, Clark Streby, Robbie Shineman, and Aaron Shoup add veteran leadership to the staff. Streby led the team in wins (4), strikeouts (50), innings pitched (56.2) and games started (11). The Saints will also look to junior Tanner Inouye after his All-Conference season. In nine starts, Inouye accomplished three quality starts, including a complete game, one run, seven strikeout gem against Northwest Nazarene.