Trojans Return Home to Face Tigers

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Troy Trojans (25-16, 11-7 Sun Belt)

vs. Auburn Tigers (27-16, 6-12 SEC)

Wednesday April 25 • 6:00 pm CT

Riddle-Pace Field • Troy, Ala.

TROY, Ala. - The Troy Trojans (25-16, 11-7 SBC) return home riding a season-high six-game winning streak to face in-state rival the Auburn Tigers.

Troy picked up a win last night over another in-state rival Jacksonville State, 6-5. All-American Josh Dew closed out the game pitching the final inning and one-third to pick up his team-leading seventh save of the year.

Bryan Miller continued his hot hitting rapping two hits and knocking in a run. Kevin Weidlich plated two runs on the game.

The Trojans and the Tigers squared off earlier this season on February 20 with Auburn taking the win at home, 11-3.

Weidlich had two hits and two RBI's for the game, including a home run.

The Series
Overall 13-33, Auburn
at Troy 5-4, Troy
at Auburn 4-24, Auburn
Neutral 4-5, Auburn

Last Meeting 11-3, Auburn

Head Coach

Troy - Bobby Pierce (Alabama, ?˜82) is in his fifth season at Troy and has a 171-102 record after guiding the Trojans to a 47-16 in 2006. Pierce was named the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year and the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 2006 after leading the Trojans to a Sun Belt title. In his career as a head coach, Pierce has won 706 games in his career as a college head coach, including 259 at Chipola (Fla.) Junior College. His record at four-year schools stands at 447-210 and he is in his 12th season.

On the Air

The Troy/ISP Sports Network will air all of the games for the 2007 season with Barry McKnight handling the play-by-play. Live stats and audio are available for all games at www.TroyTrojans.com.

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