Troy University Athletics
Friday, March 15
Troy, Ala.
6:00 PM
Troy University
vs
Arkansas State
Troy Baseball Opens Sun Belt Play with A-State
3/14/2019 12:33:00 PM | Baseball
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TROY, Ala. – A grueling, 30-game conference schedule initiates Friday when Troy welcomes Arkansas State to Riddle-Pace Field for a three-game set. First pitch in the opener is set for 6 p.m., followed by 3 p.m. and 1 p.m. start times on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
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Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week Levi Thomas leads the Trojans (9-8) into league play after stumbling in a couple of midweek contests Tuesday and Wednesday. Thomas – who has started every series opener in 2019 – will once again get the call on Friday with hopes to replicate his previous performance.
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The sophomore was five outs away from a no-hitter, recorded a career-high 11 strikeouts and improved to 3-0 on the season with a combined shutout of UNA. Junior southpaw Grant Stewart (2-1, 4.50) will get the start in game two of the series, while Troy has not yet named a starter for Sunday's finale.
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The Trojans are looking to continue a hot streak at the plate, as they have tallied double-digit hits in each of the last three games. Hunter Mercer has had a career week at the plate, going a combined 5-for-9 (.556) with a double and three RBI in the two midweek games.
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Troy is racking up the doubles once again in 2019, as it currently ranks in the top 15 nationally with 38 doubles on the season – Rigsby Mosley leads the team and is sixth in the country with nine two-baggers.
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SCOUTING THE RED WOLVES
A-State (11-7) heads into its conference schedule after suffering a couple of tough losses to Missouri in midweek action – the Red Wolves were outscored 5-30 in the games. Offense is the name of the game for the squad, as it has tallied 36 doubles, 18 homers and 119 runs as a team to this point in the year – Sky-Lar Culver leads the charge with 20 RBI and is batting at a .367 clip.
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PROMOTIONS
All Weekend
80's Weekend
TROY, Ala. – A grueling, 30-game conference schedule initiates Friday when Troy welcomes Arkansas State to Riddle-Pace Field for a three-game set. First pitch in the opener is set for 6 p.m., followed by 3 p.m. and 1 p.m. start times on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
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Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week Levi Thomas leads the Trojans (9-8) into league play after stumbling in a couple of midweek contests Tuesday and Wednesday. Thomas – who has started every series opener in 2019 – will once again get the call on Friday with hopes to replicate his previous performance.
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The sophomore was five outs away from a no-hitter, recorded a career-high 11 strikeouts and improved to 3-0 on the season with a combined shutout of UNA. Junior southpaw Grant Stewart (2-1, 4.50) will get the start in game two of the series, while Troy has not yet named a starter for Sunday's finale.
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The Trojans are looking to continue a hot streak at the plate, as they have tallied double-digit hits in each of the last three games. Hunter Mercer has had a career week at the plate, going a combined 5-for-9 (.556) with a double and three RBI in the two midweek games.
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Troy is racking up the doubles once again in 2019, as it currently ranks in the top 15 nationally with 38 doubles on the season – Rigsby Mosley leads the team and is sixth in the country with nine two-baggers.
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SCOUTING THE RED WOLVES
A-State (11-7) heads into its conference schedule after suffering a couple of tough losses to Missouri in midweek action – the Red Wolves were outscored 5-30 in the games. Offense is the name of the game for the squad, as it has tallied 36 doubles, 18 homers and 119 runs as a team to this point in the year – Sky-Lar Culver leads the charge with 20 RBI and is batting at a .367 clip.
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PROMOTIONS
All Weekend
80's Weekend
- Troy baseball will play the best hits from the 80's, along with 80's-themed trivia questions all weekend longÂ
Take a Kid to the Game for Free Weekend
- All kids ages 12 and under receive free admission to all three games
Flex Plan Flash Sale
- Fans that purchase a baseball Flex Plan (10 games for $50) prior to one of this weekend's games will receive free admission to that game
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Sunday
St. Patrick's Day
Sunday
St. Patrick's Day
- First 200 fans will receive a green Troy baseball t-shirtÂ
Kids Run Bases After Game
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BROADCAST INFO
Online: Facebook.com/TroyAthletics
Radio: WTBF 94.7 FM
           Online: TroyTrojans.com
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
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SERIES HISTORY
Arkansas State (11-7, 0-0 Sun Belt)
Overall Series: 34-10
           At Troy: 11-4
Streak: Troy W4
Last: April 20-21, 2018
           Troy swept series (4-3, 13-10, 12-9)
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PITCHING MATCHUPS (Troy v. Arkansas State)
Game One:
RHP Levi Thomas (3-0, 1.96) v. RHP Zach Jackson (1-1, 3.66)
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Game Two:
LHP Grant Stewart (2-1, 4.50) v. LHP Chandler Coates (3-0, 2.25)
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Game Three:
TBA v. RHP Nate Alberius (2-1, 2.86)
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BROADCAST INFO
Online: Facebook.com/TroyAthletics
Radio: WTBF 94.7 FM
           Online: TroyTrojans.com
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
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SERIES HISTORY
Arkansas State (11-7, 0-0 Sun Belt)
Overall Series: 34-10
           At Troy: 11-4
Streak: Troy W4
Last: April 20-21, 2018
           Troy swept series (4-3, 13-10, 12-9)
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PITCHING MATCHUPS (Troy v. Arkansas State)
Game One:
RHP Levi Thomas (3-0, 1.96) v. RHP Zach Jackson (1-1, 3.66)
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Game Two:
LHP Grant Stewart (2-1, 4.50) v. LHP Chandler Coates (3-0, 2.25)
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Game Three:
TBA v. RHP Nate Alberius (2-1, 2.86)
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