FHSU Sports Information Department
\nHAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State baseball team is set to open its 52nd campaign this weekend with a three-game series in Alva, Okla. The Tigers open the 2017 season against Northwest Missouri State in a neutral site, non-conference affair at noon Friday (Feb. 3) before facing off with Northwestern Oklahoma State later in the day at 3 p.m. The first weekend of the season will wrap up Saturday with another 3 p.m. matchup with the Rangers of NWOSU.<\/p>\n
Live stats will be available for all three games, with live video being provided for the two games against the Rangers.<\/p>\n
The Tigers are coming off a 23-26 season in 2016, winning their final four games to close the year on a positive note. A total of 14 players return from last season, including a pair of all-conference performers in Nick Hammeke and Alex Weiss. Seven other players return after redshirting the 2016 season, with a total of 19 new faces joining the Tiger family.<\/p>\n
Northwest Missouri State will bookend the Tigers schedule this season, with the teams also playing a three-game conference series in Maryville, Mo. to wrap up the regular season in May. Fort Hays State is 22-25 against the Bearcats all-time, including a three-game sweep to close the regular season last year in Hays. The Bearcats were picked to finish ninth in the MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll and return four All-MIAA performers, including front end starter Anthony Caenepeel. The Bearcats finished 25-28 last season, winning one game in the MIAA tournament.<\/p>\n
The Tigers will renew an old rivalry with Northwestern Oklahoma State this weekend. The teams have not played since the 1992 season but played on a regular basis in the 1970s and 1980s. The Rangers hold a slim 10-9 edge in the all-time series. NWOSU was picked to finish 10th in the 12-team Great American Conference after going 14-35 overall last season.<\/p>\n
Fort Hays State will make its home debut next weekend in a three-game series against New Mexico Highlands. Opening Day at Larks Park will be Friday, February 10 with first pitch set for 2 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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