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April 9, 2012

PULLMAN, Wash. - The Washington State University baseball team travels to Portland for a nonconference meeting with the Pilots, Tuesday, April 10. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Joe Etzel Field.

For the Cougars (15-13), the game marks the beginning of the second half of their 56-game schedule. It is one of six nonconference contests left on the schedule and the first of two match-ups with the Pilots (19-7). Washington State and Portland will also battle at the Toyota of Tri-Cities Cougar Diamond Classic, May 8 in Pasco.

The Cougars will send right-hander Kyle Swannack to the mound. The junior is 2-3 this season in nine appearances, including eight starts. Swannack will be opposed by Portland righty Matt McCallister (3-1).

The defense behind Swannack has turned 37 double plays this season, third in the country. The Cougars lead the nation with 1.32 double plays per game.

Offensively, Washington State is led by senior Derek Jones. The Cougar outfielder is fifth nationally with a .796 slugging percentage and needs one home run to become the Washington State career record holder. Jones has 40-career dingers and is currently tied with Jeff Hooper (1984-87).

The game can be heard on NewsTalk 1150 AM in Pullman and 105.3 FM in Moscow. A live feed (fee applies) can also be heard on wsucougars.com.