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Leathernecks Seek Third Straight Non-Conference Victory

Western visits Bradley Tuesday

Western Illinois (8-17) at Bradley (12-10)                                
Date: April 2
Site: Peoria, Ill. / Dozer Park
Game Times:  6 p.m. 

Western's Last Outing: Western took a late one-run advantage in both games of its Sunday doubleheader, but were unable remain in front for the final score as Omaha swept the series. 

•    Before Sunday, Omaha had previously never trailed at home this season 
•    Deion Thompson came in as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning of game three and recorded a grand slam in his first appearance at the plate 
•    For the second time this season, Javin Drake matched his career-high with 10 strikeouts; he pitched seven complete innings in game two with one earned run 

Bases Loaded: Highlighted by a pair of grand slams, Western is hitting .320 on the season when the bases are loaded. Bailey Montgomery and CJ Schaeffer Jr. have been most lethal with three hits apiece, and Schaeffer recently tabbed his first career grand slam, walk-off style in a 10-6 victory over South Dakota State (March 16).  

Deion Thompson previously accomplished the feat in an 11-1 victory over Fort Wayne a season ago and added his second at Omaha (March 31). 

Just Javin: Javin Drake has struck out at least five batters in six of his eight appearances this year including a career-high 10 at Saint Louis (March 8) and Omaha (March 31). He currently guides all Summit League pitchers with 54 Ks, sitting 36th in the nation. 

B-Mont: Bailey Montgomery joined Western a season ago after transferring in from Wabash Valley. The senior is currently hitting .333 (the lone Leatherneck over .300 at the moment), and ties for second on the team in hits (15), while ranking second in RBI (15). 

He recorded a career-high five RBI versus North Dakota State (March 23) and has three multiple RBI games this year. 

They'll Run: The Leathernecks have never been shy on the base paths, and currently lead The Summit League with 34 stolen bases. 

Deion Thompson has a team-best seven swipes while Steve McShane has six and Drue Galassi five. On the opposite side of the equation, catcher CJ Schaeffer Jr. has caught 12 runners stealing and guides The Summit in the category. 
 
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