This weekend's series against OSU is huge, both nationally (we are 14, they are 15) and in conference (they are 2, we a game back at 4). We have a number of advantages in this series. Base running: We have the top two base stealers in the conference, Ben Feltner and Brandon Hicks. We also lead the league in over all stolen bases, 99. So we should do well against OSU's starting catcher, who has only caught one runner this year. Pitching: We sport the second best ERA in the conference, 3.59, and tonight's staring pitcher, Kyle Nicholson, leads the league with an ERA of 1.14. OSU does hit very well, they average .346 with 58 homers. We are close in average, .319, but are way behind in homers, 35. The result of this game could "have implications when it comes to regional host selection."

First pitch is set for 6:30 CST at Olsen.