MTSU to host Tennessee Tech and Belmont in midweek clashes

Tuesday, March 11

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

6 p.m.

Middle Tennessee

Tennessee Tech

3/11/2025 12:37:00 PM | Baseball

By: Jayce Standridge, MTSU Athletic Communications

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee baseball will play host to both the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on Tuesday, March 11, and the Belmont Bruins on Wednesday, March 12.

Middle Tennessee (9-5) vs. Tennessee Tech (13-4)
Tuesday, March 11
» Time / Site 6 p.m. at The Reese
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Middle Tennessee (9-5) vs. Belmont (4-12)
Wednesday, March 12
» Time / Site 4 p.m. at The Reese
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All-Time Against TTU
» This marks the 131st meeting in series history between Middle Tennessee and Tennessee Tech
» MT leads the all-time series 98-31-1
» Tennessee Tech grabbed both games against the Blue Raiders last year.

All-Time Against Belmont
» This marks the 64th meeting in series history between Middle Tennessee and Belmont
» MT leads the all-time series 46-17
» This is the first matchup between the two since 2023, where the series was split, 1-1.

Drew's no-no: Redshirt sophomore Drew Horn was marvelous in his no-hitter vs Oakland on March 9th. He threw just the fifth no-no in MTSU history and just the second nine inning complete game no-hitter in MTSU history. He struck out 13 batters, while walking two to take home CUSA, College Baseball Hall of Fame, and TSWA Pitcher of the Week for his dominant performance.

Oh, How 'Sweep' It Is: MTSU swept the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in a three game set in March. The Blue Raiders took control in game one to win 8-4. In game two, Jaxon Junnila shot a single up the middle to win in the 11th inning on a walk-off. In game three, RHP Drew Horn threw a no-hitter to sweep the Golden Grizzlies.

Leadoff Power: The four-year starting outfielder, Eston Snider, continued his hot start at the plate with added power this weekend. Not only did Snider record a homerun in each of the three games of the FDU series, he led off game one with a shot to left field and also slugged his first career grand slam to lead the Blue Raiders to a 10-0 run-rule victory on Saturday, Feb. 22. One of the country's top leadoff hitters, Snider finished the weekend 6-for-9 at the plate with eight RBIs, three walks, two stolen bases, and five runs scored. He ended the weekend with 15 total bases and a whopping 1.667 slugging percentage, with half of his hits coming from long balls. He was awarded the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Player of the Week.

Power Transfers: Tyler Minnick and Matt Wolfe have been great additions to the MTSU team. The Georgia Tech transfer Minnick, has already become the leader from behind the plate. He started the year second on the team in batting average, OPS, and SLG% with a .419, 1.159 and .645.

The former Vandy Boy, Wolfe, has taken on the starting spot at shortstop for the Blue Crew. In the first few weeks, he was batting a solid .345 average with the second most doubles on the team with two.

Rogers Loves Wendys: R-Fr Brett Rogers went 4-for-4 on Feb. 25 against Austin Peay. The speedy right-fielder slashed two doubles and two singles en route to his three RBI day.

Sticks: Infielder Clay "Sticks" Badylak has emerged as one of the best hitters on the team this season. Coming off of a sub-par 2024 campaign at shortstop, Badylak made the move to second base after Opening Day starter Cooper Clapp broke a bone in his hand in game two of the season. He started the year batting .385 with a triple and nine RBIs coming primarily in the nine hole.

Shut Down Rotation: The weekend starting rotation consisting of Trace Phillips, Chandler Alderman, and Drew Horn have locked down the first two series of the year on the mound combining for a 0.83 ERA, 43 Ks, 20 H, and 32.2 IP.

Pitcher of the Week: Phillips earned Conference USA Pitcher of the Week honors with his performance over the FDU Knights. He threw for six innings, striking out a career high nine batters while not giving up a run, keeping his season ERA at 0.00 with 12 innings thrown.

Opening Dominance: In the 2025 season opener against the Bowling Green Falcons, Middle Tennessee dominated in all aspects taking the victory, 18-0. Trace Phillips took the win on the bump after throwing six shutout innings, striking out eight batters, and just allowing four hits and a walk. RHP Landen Burch came in for the three inning save, allowing just one hit and striking out five Falcon hitters. On the other side of the frame, The offense lit up the scoreboard for 18 runs, which is the most the Blue Raiders have had under head coach Jerry Meyers.

Blue Raider Debuts: Each of the 13 transfers that came to the 'Boro saw action in the first weekend of the year. Vanderbilt transfer Matt Wolfe showed off his talents hitting for a .545 avg, with four runs scored and four walks. Catcher Tyler Minnick was not far behind with using a .455 avg to score twice, and hitting a two-run shot in the second game of the double header against BGSU. On the mound, Drew Horn took the bump, throwing for six innings of one run ball, allowing just two hits and a walk.