Boston College has surprised many with their start to the season.
At 18-5 (6-3) the Eagles have been able to win by being capable in all facets of the game.
With the series set to begin at Noon today due to bad weather in the forecast in Boston, this preview will be brief compared to the others.
BC is 3rd in the ACC in SB coming into the weekend, and in terms of offensive stats, that’s about where their impressive numbers end.
High on fundamentals and timely hitting, the BC offense is led by plate discipline specialist Peter Burns (.493 OBP) and the all-or-nothing power duo of Joe Vetrano and Cameron Leary.
Where Boston College is different than most teams GT has faced this season, is with their pitching.
Saturday starter Chris Flynn has been one of the nation’s best thus far this season, entering the weekend with a 1.80 ERA in 35 IP, and a 44/11 K/BB ratio.
Friday starter Henry Leake has played multiple roles for BC’s pitching staff thus far this season. Coming out of the bullpen and starting, he too has the type of control GT fans have been looking for in their pitching. Entering the weekend, he has walked just 6, while striking out 28.
Moving briefly to Georgia Tech, I’m told that Dawson Brown has a shoulder issue that will keep him out entirely this weekend. His absence is due to injury, not performance.
The hope is to have him back next week for the Thursday opener against UNC.
The key this weekend for Borrell’s staff is going to be throwing strikes, getting ground balls, and getting help from a defense that has struggled recently.
First pitch in about 120 minutes.
At 18-5 (6-3) the Eagles have been able to win by being capable in all facets of the game.
With the series set to begin at Noon today due to bad weather in the forecast in Boston, this preview will be brief compared to the others.
BC is 3rd in the ACC in SB coming into the weekend, and in terms of offensive stats, that’s about where their impressive numbers end.
High on fundamentals and timely hitting, the BC offense is led by plate discipline specialist Peter Burns (.493 OBP) and the all-or-nothing power duo of Joe Vetrano and Cameron Leary.
Where Boston College is different than most teams GT has faced this season, is with their pitching.
Saturday starter Chris Flynn has been one of the nation’s best thus far this season, entering the weekend with a 1.80 ERA in 35 IP, and a 44/11 K/BB ratio.
Friday starter Henry Leake has played multiple roles for BC’s pitching staff thus far this season. Coming out of the bullpen and starting, he too has the type of control GT fans have been looking for in their pitching. Entering the weekend, he has walked just 6, while striking out 28.
Moving briefly to Georgia Tech, I’m told that Dawson Brown has a shoulder issue that will keep him out entirely this weekend. His absence is due to injury, not performance.
The hope is to have him back next week for the Thursday opener against UNC.
The key this weekend for Borrell’s staff is going to be throwing strikes, getting ground balls, and getting help from a defense that has struggled recently.
First pitch in about 120 minutes.
