

Herb additionally ranks 77th nationally in wins and 16th nationally in starts. His ERA of 1.72 ranks 88th nationally and fifth in the Big South. Herb, who was 0-0 in two starts and 17 appearances last year, is 3-1 this season in five starts. He has won his last two, including a one-run complete game versus Ohio State and a two-hitter over six scoreless versus UConn. Also, despite striking out 10 with no walks in seven innings, he was saddled with the loss giving up two runs versus Virginia Tech, a game CCU lost 3-1. Conway had a tough start to the season, leaving the Virginia contest with a 2-0 lead before the Cavaliers rallied to win. The junior has pitched 27.0 innings, allowing 14 hits and three runs with nine walks and 19 strikeouts. 161 opponent batting average ranks second in the league, while his 4.67 hits allowed per nine innings is eighth-best in the NCAA. He ranks 18th nationally in ERA and second behind teammate Burke in the Big South. In addition, Burke has inherited nine base runners coming out of the bullpen and none have scored.Ĭonway, who has had little run support this season, but he is 2-1 on the year with a 1.00 ERA. 164 opponent batting average ranks third-best in the Big South. Burke is allowing just 4.7 hits per nine innings, which ranks 10th-best in the NCAA, while his. He has pitched 23.0 innings, allowed 12 hits, three runs (one earned) and four walks with 17 strikeouts.

He is 4-0 with two saves in 11 appearances this season with his four wins ranking 12th (tied) nationally and second (tied) in the Big South. Leading the staff is junior relief pitcher Aaron Burke, along with Preseason Big South Pitcher of the Year Josh Conway and sophomore Tyler Herb.īurke, a right-handed submarine pitcher, leads the Big South and ranks second in the nation with a 0.39 ERA. The Chanticleer pitchers lead the NCAA with a 1.94 ERA and rank fifth nationally by allowing just 6.51 hits per game. CONWAY - Coastal Carolina, winner of six straight, has relied heavily upon its pitching staff this season - and with good reason.
