KALAMAZOO, Mich. –  Western Michigan baseball opens up Mid-American Conference play at home this weekend with a three-game series against Toledo inside Robert J. Bobb Stadium.

Game Information
Game One: Friday, March 23 at 3:00 p.m. | Live Stats
Game Two: Saturday, March 24 at 3:05 p.m. | Live Stats
Game Three: Sunday, March 25 at 2:05 p.m. | Live Stats

Probable Starters
RHP Nic Laio (1-2, 3.58 ERA) vs. LHP Michael Jacob (0-3, 5.28 ERA)
LHP Jacob Piechota (1-1, 3.00 ERA) vs. RHP Sam Shutes (3-0, 6.12 ERA)
TBD vs. RHP Bryce Davis (0-0, 2.03 ERA)

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Scouting the Broncos
Western Michigan heads into conference play with an overall record of 9-9 and is seeking its third straight MAC opening series victory.  WMU leads the all-time series over Toledo, 103-63 and is 6-6 against the Rockets since 2014.

Looking Ahead
After the weekend with the Rockets, Western Michigan hits the road for a midweek match-up against Michigan State on Wednesday, March 28. WMU returns home for a three-game series against preseason MAC favorite Kent State, April 30 - May 1. 

Fast Starts for WMU
The Broncos have outscored their opponents, 22-9 in the first two innings and hold a 15-6 advantage in the first inning.

Return of the MAC
WMU has won its last two MAC opening series and has an overall record of 19-6 since 2010 in the first MAC series of the year.

On the Reisinger
Redshirt senior Andrew Reisinger has been automatic for the Broncos out of the bullpen, leading the team with a 1.54 ERA. Reisinger also leads the MAC with four victories.

Defense, Defense, Defense
Once again WMU is atop the conference defensively, leading the MAC with a .980 fielding percentage. The .980 clip also rank 20^th in the NCAA in fielding percentage.  

The Freshman is Streaking
Freshman Blake Dunn has been consistent at the plate over the past week, recording a five-game hitting streak. Dunn has also reached base safely in eight straight games.

Racking Up the Strikeouts
As a pitching staff this season, WMU has totaled 143 strikeouts  with senior LHP Jacob Piechota leading the way with 31. As a staff the Broncos have recorded six double digit strikeout games.

Last Time Out Against Toledo
Last season the Broncos dropped two of three to the Rockets on the road.
Friday, March 31, 2017 – UT 1, WMU 0
Saturday, April 1, 2017 – WMU 4, UT 1
Sunday, April 2, 2017 – UT 9, WMU 8 (10 innings)

Scouting Toledo
Toledo heads into the weekend with an overall record of 4-13 and has lost five of the last six contests. Last weekend the Rockets dropped two of three at Cincinnati, winning Saturday's contests, 13-7.

The Rockets are led by Matt Hansen who leads the team in batting average (.358), hits (24) and doubles (6). UT's home run power comes from the bat of Ross Adolph who is tied for the league lead in home runs with six.