LAKELAND, Fla. -- Southeastern Baseball returns home this week as the Fire welcome Peru State to Lakeland for a three-game series at Ted A. Broer Stadium. The schedule includes a slight adjustment from the original announcement, beginning with a Thursday morning opener before a single game on Friday and the series finale on Saturday.
Schedule
- Thursday, March 5 — 11 a.m. — vs. Peru State — Ted A. Broer Stadium
- Friday, March 6 — 2 p.m. — vs. Peru State — Ted A. Broer Stadium
- Saturday, March 7 — 11 a.m. — vs. Peru State — Ted A. Broer Stadium
How to Follow
All three games will be available live on the Urban Edge Network app, accessible on Smart TVs and mobile devices, and online at
urbanedgenetwork.net. Fans can also follow live statistics throughout the series at SEUFire.com, providing pitch-by-pitch updates from Ted A. Broer Stadium.
Fire 5 – Five Quick Hits on SEU Baseball
- Strong Start to the Season
Southeastern enters the weekend at 12-6 overall, including an 8-4 record at Ted A. Broer Stadium and a perfect 4-0 mark in road games this season.
- Dominant on the Mound
The Fire pitching staff leads the Sun Conference with a 2.79 ERA and ranks among the best staffs in the NAIA while holding opponents to a .233 batting average.
- Getting On Base
SEU's offense owns a .419 team on-base percentage, ranking third in the Sun Conference and helping the Fire generate consistent scoring opportunities.
- Sandvik Leading the Rotation
Blake Sandvik leads the Fire with four wins and a 2.63 ERA across four starts, averaging a 57.8 game score, the highest among Southeastern starters.
- Fast Starts Matter
The Fire are reaching 44.6% of the time leading off an inning and are 6-1 when scoring first this season, showing the importance of early offense.
About the Fire
Southeastern enters the week with a 12–6 overall record, including an 8–4 mark at home and a 4–0 record in true road games. The Fire have played a challenging early-season schedule and are looking to regain momentum after dropping their last two contests.
Through 18 games, the Fire are hitting .263 as a team with a .419 on-base percentage and a .402 slugging percentage, producing an .821 OPS. SEU has recorded 40 extra-base hits and 14 home runs while showing patience at the plate with 92 walks. Nationally, the Fire rank 48th in on-base percentage, 84th in OPS, and 54th in home runs.
Pitching has been the clear strength for Southeastern early in the season. The Fire carry a 2.79 team ERA, which ranks fifth nationally in the NAIA, along with a 1.31 WHIP and 9.12 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting just .233 against the Fire pitching staff, highlighting the depth and effectiveness of the rotation and bullpen.
The Lineup
Nick Streuer has been one of the most consistent hitters in the Southeastern lineup, leading the team with a .375 batting average. Through the opening stretch of the season, he has collected 15 hits, scored 17 runs, and driven in 13 while posting a .519 on-base percentage and .550 slugging percentage.
Cade Parry has provided much of the Fire's early power production. The junior is batting .317 with three home runs and 11 RBIs, while posting a .585 slugging percentage. Parry has consistently delivered extra-base hits and has been a major run-producing presence in the middle of the order.
Dayne Wimberly has been one of the Fire's most reliable run producers, hitting .317 with 13 hits and 16 RBIs. Wimberly has delivered timely hits throughout the season and continues to be a steady presence in the heart of the lineup.
Cort Pryor has added both power and speed to the SEU offense. Pryor is batting .270 with two home runs and a team-leading 18 RBIs, while also scoring 18 runs and stealing five bases.
Paul Wittmann has recorded 14 hits, three home runs, and 14 RBIs while drawing 13 walks and posting a .432 on-base percentage.
Nathanial Hopkins has 14 hits in 18 starts and continues to be a steady presence in the lineup, while
Armani Cozza has provided energy and production in limited opportunities with a .300 batting average and 13 runs scored.
The Staff
Blake Sandvik has been one of the anchors of the Southeastern rotation. The right-hander holds a 4–0 record with a 2.63 ERA across 24 innings, striking out 25 batters while allowing just 21 hits. Sandvik has consistently worked deep into games and set the tone for the Fire pitching staff.
Byler Reither has provided quality innings as a starter, posting a 2–1 record with a 2.57 ERA across 21 innings pitched. Reither has struck out 20 batters and has given Southeastern a dependable option every time he takes the mound.
Blake Albritton has been another key piece of the starting rotation, working 23 innings with a 2.74 ERA and 18 strikeouts. His ability to mix pitches and generate weak contact has helped the Fire maintain one of the top pitching staffs in the NAIA.
Brody McMullen has been one of the most dominant arms on the roster this season. The right-hander carries a 0.87 ERA over 20.2 innings, allowing just two earned runs while limiting opposing offenses. His performance has placed him among the top pitchers in the Sun Conference early in the year.
Cole Jones has recorded two saves in late-inning situations, while
Parker Lambeth has posted a 1.50 ERA with eight strikeouts in six innings.
Finn Still and
Micah Earwood have also been effective out of the bullpen, combining to allow just two earned runs across their appearances while providing valuable depth to the Fire pitching staff.
About Peru State
Peru State enters the weekend series with a 4–12 overall record, most recently splitting a four-game set with Dickinson State. The Bobcats have played the majority of their games away from home early in the season, posting a 3–9 record in road contests. Offensively, Peru State is hitting .222 as a team with six home runs, led by Kutty George (.325) and Doel Pina (.303) at the top of the lineup. Wrigley Strong has provided the team's primary power threat with five home runs and 13 RBIs. On the mound, the Bobcats carry an 8.08 team ERA, with Kevin Diaz and Casey Ogden among the primary starters in the rotation.
Series History
This weekend's matchup will mark the first meeting between Southeastern and Peru State on the baseball diamond, making the three-game set at Ted A. Broer Stadium the inaugural series between the Fire and the Bobcats.
Looking Ahead
Following the weekend series with Peru State, Southeastern will return to action on Monday, March 9, when the Fire face Cornerstone (Mich.) in a neutral-site game at 5 p.m. in Auburndale, Florida.
