NC State Baseball Takes on Charlotte Tuesday Evening at BB&T Ballpark

NC STATE - CHARLOTTE
Date: Tuesday, March 28
Location: Charlotte, N.C.
Site: BB&T Ballpark
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Radio: WKNC 88.1 FM
Live Video: beIN Sports Connect
Live Stats: SideArm Live Stats

STARTING PITCHERS
RHP Michael Bienlien (NCSU) vs. LHP Jacob Craver (CHA)

RALEIGH, N.C. – The NC State baseball team will travel to Charlotte Tuesday afternoon for a matchup with the Charlotte 49ers at BB&T Ballpark, home of Minor League Baseball's Charlotte Knights. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m. at the stadium in uptown Charlotte.

The game titled the 'Uptown Showdown' will be streamed live on beIN Sports Connect available at this link. Tickets are also still available and can be purchased by clicking here.

NC State enters the contest with a 13-12 overall record this season, while Charlotte is 15-9.

Last Time Out
In its most recent outing, the Wolfpack dropped the series finale against No. 1 Louisville at home as the Cardinals clinched the series win.

Charlotte won the second game of a doubleheader against Louisiana Tech on Saturday in its last outing.

The Series
NC State leads the all-time series with the 49ers, 26-9.

Last Time Versus Charlotte
NC State and Charlotte will be meeting for the second time this season, as the 49ers earned a 6-5 victory in Raleigh in the first matchup.

The Wolfpack led early in the contest, but the Niners rallied late with two runs in the seventh inning to grab the lead and held on to earn the win.

Last Time at Charlotte
Last season, NC State earned a 7-1 win against Charlotte at BB&T Ballpark. Brian Brown started on the mound for the Pack and no-hit the 49ers through the first three innings to pick up the win.

The Wolfpack led 7-0 heading to the bottom of the ninth, but the Niners ended the shutout bid in the final frame.

Scouting Charlotte
Charlotte has enjoyed a strong 2017 season to this point, owning a 15-9 record heading into Tuesday's matchup with NC State. The 49ers earned a 4-2 home victory against Louisiana Tech in their most recent outing on Saturday afternoon.

Charlotte has a team batting average of .305, while opponents have compiled a .268 clip. Jackson Mims leads the squad at the plate with a .413 batting average, highlighted by 43 hits, 28 runs scored and four home runs – all team highs.

The 49ers pitching staff has recorded a 4.31 ERA, allowing 8.75 hits per game to go along with 7.54 strikeouts. Tuesday starter Jacob Craver owns a 1.46 ERA in eight appearances and will make his first start.

Avent Approaching 1,000 Career Wins
NC State head coach Elliott Avent is approaching 1,000 career wins, as he heads into Tuesday's contest with 992 to his credit. He would become the fifth active head coach in the ACC with 1,000 or more career wins.

First Career Start for Bienlien
Freshman Michael Bienlien will get the ball for NC State Tuesday evening to make his first collegiate start on the mound. The native of Chesapeake, Va., owns a 3.24 ERA in 16.2 innings pitched, highlighted by 17 strikeouts.

Double Trouble
The Wolfpack has hit 56 doubles as a team in 2017, the third most in the conference behind Wake Forest with 60 and Duke with 58.

In addition, junior Josh McLain is tied for the ACC lead with 12 doubles this season.

Lucky Six
NC State has scored 28 runs in the sixth inning this season, the most in any inning this year. Also, the Wolfpack is 9-3 when scoring at least six runs in a game.

Additionally, NC State is 13-1 when limiting opponents to fewer than six runs.

First to Score
The Wolfpack is 9-3 when scoring the first run of a game this season.

Turn Two
The Wolfpack has turned 25 double plays this year, the third most in the ACC. NC State turned a season-high four double plays in the win at UNCG.

The More, The Better
NC State has recorded more hits than its opponent in nine games this year and has won all nine contests. Additionally, the Wolfpack is 3-2 when hits are tied and 1-10 when the opponent tallies more hits.

NC State Baseball Takes on Charlotte Tuesday Evening at BB&T Ballpark

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Players Mentioned

Michael Bienlien

Brian Brown

Josh McLain