If there is anything Bryan Junge knows how to deal with, it’s cancellations.

The left-handed pitcher, in his third season with the ISU Baseball Club, will take the hill when the Cyclones (1-1) take the field for the first time in more than two weeks at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday against the Iowa Hawkeyes (1-1, 3-2) in Iowa City.

“I’m kind of used to it by now,” said Junge of dealing with the cancellations.

Already this season, the Cyclones have been forced out of action seven times, including games with Kansas, Missouri, Northern Iowa and the Hawkeyes.

Last year, Iowa State missed 13 of its scheduled 25 games, something Junge has learned to adjust to.

“We’ve had to battle the weather before,” Junge said. “Beforehand I just kind of get myself ready for when its time, try not to look too far forward in advance and focus when I really need to.”

Besides focusing, the Cyclones will need to improve on their walk total. In their March 25 doubleheader with the Hawkeyes, the Cyclones surrendered 19 walks in the two-game split with Iowa. The Cyclones were able to salvage the day, defeating the Hawkeyes 11-6 in game two of the doubleheader with Junge taking the win on the mound.

Junge, who allowed only two runs in three innings of work, also walked seven hitters.

“He needs to pitch a lot better then he did,” said club president and outfielder Bryan Scholar. “If he can just cut down on the walks, get ahead of hitters and throw strikes, he’ll be fine.”

Scholar, who had previously scheduled sophomore Andrew Schmid to pitch against the Panthers last Thursday, decided to go with Junge and use Schmid in relief. Scholar hopes that Junge’s assortment of breaking balls will keep the fastball-hitting Hawkeyes out of rhythm.

“I think changing it up might benefit us a little more,” Scholar said. “And keep them a little more off balance.”

In their previous meeting this season, the Hawkeyes combined to score 18 runs in the doubleheader. Junge will use a strong curveball and changeup to keep the Iowa hitters from sitting on their favorite fastballs.

“Being able to mix up pitches and keep hitters off balance, that’s mostly my success,” Junge said. “Just letting them put the ball in play, but not make good contact.”

Although Junge has tried to keep fresh with bullpen sessions during practices, he said he’ll be prepared to take the mound, whenever that may be.

“I’m kind of refreshed and excited to get back out there,” he said.