The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets baseball team is set to take on the Murray State Racers in their second game of the NCAA Tournament after both teams won their first round matchups in the regionals. So who should the Yellow Jackets look out for in their matchup against the Racers? Let's look at three Racers players that could play a factor in the outcome of tonight's contest.
1. Isaac Silva, Pitcher Silva has a strong case of being the best pitcher on the team, despite not being the the primary starter. Silva has started the most games of any pitcher on the roster this season, with 12, holds the lowest ERA of any pitcher in the starting rotation at 4.12, and will most likely be the guy given the ball to start the game against the Yellow Jackets.
2. Jonathon Hogart, Outfielder Hogart is the power hitter of the team, tying for the team lead with 17 home runs this season, but Hogart can also get hits other ways, as he leads the Missouri Valley Conference in doubles this season with 25.
3. Dustin Mercer, Outfielder Mercer is another big hitter on the team, coming in second in batting average on the team at .345, and while he does not have a home run this season, he is second on the team in doubles with 20 and has the most hits on the team with 78.
The Racers have a well-rounded team heading into the contest, and these are just three players that the Yellow Jackets should be wary of.