NASHVILLE, TENN. – The UIC baseball team (3-1) will take the field again Friday, kicking off a three-game series against Lipscomb (3-1).
 
FLAMES FACTS

• The Flames have started the 2023 season with positive momentum, winning three of their first four games against St. Mary's a week ago.
• The 3-1 start is the best four-game start UIC has had since 2018, when the Flames also went 3-1 in the Andre Dawson Classic.
• Grad transfer Charlie Szykowny has helped pace the Flames offense thus far, leading the lineup in batting average (.353) and hits (6).
• Extra base hits were a recurring theme for UIC against St. Mary's, amassing 13, including five home runs in its opening series.
• Aiden Pavoris had a strong opening weekend, going six strong allowing just three hits and striking out five, without allowing a run.
• Mark McCabe had a quality showing out of the bullpen in California, appearing in two games to throw two and two-thirds innings, surrendering just one hit and no runs.

 
SCOUTING LIPSCOMB

• The Bison also had a solid opening weekend, going 2-1 against Notre Dame in a three-game home series at Dugan Field.
• Lipscomb also opened its mid-week schedule against Southern Indiana Tuesday at home, winning by a 6-4 final score.
• Caleb Ketchup and Trace Willhoite lead the way offensively for the Bison, with the pair sporting matching .308 batting averages, and Willhoite tied for the team lead with one home run and six RBI in just four games.

 
PROBABLE STARTERS

• Friday, 3:00 p.m. CT – Kade Lancour
• Saturday, 2:00 p.m. CT – Tyler Ingram
• Sunday, 1:00 p.m. CT – Aiden Pavoris