#WhupJaxState: Troy, Jax State Meet for 144th Time

TROY, Ala. – Troy baseball will meet its oldest rival in midweek action Wednesday night, as the Trojans host Jacksonville State in the 144^th meeting between the two squads; first pitch is set for 6 p.m. at Riddle-Pace Field.

The Trojans (4-3) head into their first midweek matchup of the season with loads of momentum carrying over from a series win at Louisiana Tech. Troy clinched the series by pulling out a 7-5 victory in game two of its doubleheader Sunday afternoon.

Sophomore newcomer Austin Garofalo had an outstanding weekend at the plate – going 6-for-12 with three doubles, two RBI and two runs in the three games. Also catching fire at the plate were veterans Drew Frederic and Chase Smartt who both batted at a .455 clip – Frederic hit two homers and Smartt had two doubles.

Taking the mound for head coach Mark Smartt and Troy is freshman righty Bay Witcher. Witcher is making the second appearance of his young career as he started game two of the season.

SCOUTING THE GAMECOCKS
Jax State has started the season 2-5, having lost five straight after clinching its season-opening series with North Alabama – the Gamecocks were swept by Jacksonville this past weekend. Before heading down to Troy, JSU will meet UAB at Regions Field in Birmingham Tuesday night. Leading the Gamecocks offense statistically is Alex Webb, who is batting at a .364 clip with a homer, a double and four RBI.

PROMOTIONS
• 2^nd Annual Fraternity Grill-Off
• Concessions Midweek Special
- $4 hot dog and soft drink combo
• Alumni Association Ticket Special
- $2 general admission tickets for Troy University Alumni Association members (show membership card at the box office)

BROADCAST INFO
Online: Facebook.com/TroyAthletics
Radio: WTBF 94.7
            Online: TroyTrojans.com
Live Stats: TroyStats.com

SERIES HISTORY
Jax State (2-5, 0-0 OVC)
Overall Series: Troy leads 85-58
            At Troy: 44-28
Streak: Troy W2
Last: May 1, 2018
            Troy won, 8-2

PITCHING MATCHUP (Troy v. Jax State)
RHP Bay Witcher (0-0, 0.00) v. TBA

#WhupJaxState: Troy, Jax State Meet for 144th Time

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Players Mentioned

Drew Frederic

Austin Garofalo

Chase Smartt

Bay Witcher

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