The Omaha Mavericks will make a short trip down Dodge Street to take on Creighton one final time. It will be the final non-conference game for both teams entering a pivotal point in their respective seasons.
Who: Creighton Bluejays vs Omaha Mavericks
When: 11 AM Tuesday, May 14
Where: TD Ameritrade Park, Omaha, NE
Watch: Jays Video
For Omaha (27-18-1)
Omaha has dropped 4 of its last 5 series, and 8 of its last 11 games as they limp into their final weekend. A 12-game conference winning streak had given the Mavericks a huge cushion early in the season, but their lead over 2nd-place South Dakota State has shrunk to just 1.5 games.
A lot rides on the line for the Mavs this weekend, from a Number 1 seed in the Summit League Tournament, to the possibility of hosting the Summit League tournament for the 2020 season. After Tuesday, the Mavericks will host preseason Summit League favorite Oral Roberts to finish out the year.
For Creighton (31-11)
Creighton is in equally important territory, sitting just a half-game back of 1st Place Xavier in the Big East standings. However, Xavier's conference season is over, and Creighton has 3 home games left against the last-place Villanova Wildcats.
Omaha will finish the season with seven home games, with the midweek Omaha matchup sandwiched between St. John's and Villanova.
Kids Day
The game is set for an 11 AM first pitch to accommodate Kids Day at TD Ameritrade.
By the Numbers
.410 Creighton's Jake Holton is batting a white-hot .410 in 42 games, with 11 home runs.
.350 Omaha is led by Parker Smejkal, batting .350 with 5 home runs.
46 to 21 As a team, Creighton has hit 46 home runs, compared to Omaha's 21.
.982 Omaha ranks 2nd nationally in fielding percentage, behind only Xavier (.984). Creighton ranks 11th nationally with a .981 fielding percentage.
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