Redhawks Host RedHawks in Four-Game Weekend Series

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – The Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) Redhawks (3-6) will welcome the Miami University (OH) RedHawks (7-1) to Capaha Field for a four-game series beginning Friday, February 27, and running through Sunday, March 1. All games will be played in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Series Schedule

• Friday: 3 p.m. CT
• Saturday: Doubleheader – 12 p.m. CT & 4 p.m. CT (approximately 30 minutes after game one)
• Sunday: 1 p.m. CT

Head Coaches

Southeast Missouri is led by Andy Sawyers, in his 10th season with the Redhawks (250-228 at SEMO, 338-255 overall). Miami (OH) is coached by Brian Smiley, who is in his third season (69-51).

First-Ever Meeting

This weekend marks the first-ever baseball matchup between Southeast Missouri State and Miami University. Interestingly, both teams share the “Redhawks” nickname, though Miami (OH) capitalizes the “H” (RedHawks). Seattle University is also nicknamed the Redhawks.

Redhawks Recent Recap

SEMO fell to #25 Ole Miss on Tuesday, February 24, by a score of 13-3 in seven innings. Designated hitter Joe Hall went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, bringing his season hit total to 14. The Redhawks scored first, but Ole Miss responded with nine runs over the first two innings.

Stolen Base Success

The Redhawks have recorded 15 stolen bases in nine games, averaging 1.67 stolen bases per game. They rank third in the Ohio Valley Conference in steals and 66th nationally.

Player Spotlight

• Joe Hall (DH): Currently batting .424 with 14 hits, ranking fourth in the OVC in hits and 51st nationally.
• Tank Sims (C): Recorded his first extra-base hit of the season – a double – against Ole Miss.
• Cal Sullivan (1B): Leads the team with 12 RBIs, ranking second in the OVC and 76th nationally.
• Brooks Kettering (INF): Tied for the team lead in walks with five and leads the team in sacrifice bunts.
• Ranard Grace (LHP): Has struck out eight batters in 4.2 innings pitched, allowing only two earned runs.
• Eddie White (RHP): Pitched a season-long 2.1 innings against Ole Miss, allowing just two hits and no runs.

Follow the Redhawks

For updates on the series, follow @SEMOBaseball on X. Live stats and audio broadcasts are also available through the links provided on the SEMO Baseball Schedule.