Latham Park to host first night game Friday, April 8

Night baseball comes to campus when Elon takes on Furman in a Southern Conference game at 7 p.m., Friday, April 8. The game will be the first played under the recently installed lights at Latham Park. Admission is free; details...

Before the game, donors to the lighting project will be recognized on the field. Elon parent Mike Vadini, who was the lead donor for the project, will throw the ceremonial first pitch.

Fans can purchase dinner for $6.50; students may use their meal plan. Food service will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the menu includes hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, baked beans and more.

Sophomore righthander Matt McSwain (5-0, 2.00 ERA) is the scheduled starting pitcher for Elon (18-14, 8-7 SoCon).

The three-game series continues at 7 p.m. Saturday and concludes with a 1:30 p.m. game Sunday.