March 11, 2009
ORLANDO - Senior Jaager Good will be making the start tonight as UCF clashes with USF at 6:30 p.m. at Jay Bergman Field. The contest is scheduled to air on Bright House Sports Network and will be tape-delayed to 8 p.m. Tom Morgan will be serving as the play-by-play voice while former major league pitcher Dennis Rasmussen, who won 18 games with the Yankees in 1986, is the color commentator.
Schedule:
Wednesday - Orlando, Fla. - 6:30 p.m.
Records:
USF - 6-5 Overall, 0-0 Big East
UCF - 4-8 Overall, 0-0 C-USA
Stadium:
Jay Bergman Field (2,230)
Series:
USF leads, 52-49
Live Stats:
UCFAthletics.com
Online Video:
UCFAthletics.com
Television:
Bright House Sports Network - Tape-Delay to 8 p.m.
Play-by-Play - Tom Morgan
Color - Dennis Rasmussen
The Knights and Bulls went back and forth Tuesday in Tampa before USF struck for three in the bottom of the seventh to secure an 8-5 win. Beau Taylor delivered his first career home run in the top of the seventh to tie it at 5-5, while Brandon Romans finished with two RBI and two walks. Brennan Dobbins made his first start in a UCF uniform, and went 5.0 innings with five strikeouts, four runs and four hits.
For Wednesday's game, the Knights will be facing freshman lefty Matt Reed, who has made one appearance this year out of the bullpen. He will be facing a UCF offense that is led by catcher/designated hitter Brandon Romans. The senior holds a .435 average with 10 RBI and three dingers. A total of nine different players have hit at least one home run for the Black and Gold this year.
Wednesday's Festivities
-At 9:20 p.m., fans will have a great seat to see Space Shuttle Discovery lift off if they look beyond right field.
-Little league members wearing their full uniform get in free with a full price adult, while there also will be a Beat the Bulls placard giveaway and UCF baseball card giveaways.
-Meanwhile, the best Beat the Bulls outfit will win a baseball prize pack.