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Trojans Set For Midweek Matchup Against Alabama State
2/24/2020 5:13:00 PM | Baseball
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TROY, Ala. – Troy welcomes in-state foe Alabama State to Riddle-Pace Field for a Tuesday night matchup featuring two one-loss teams. First pitch between the Trojans and Hornets is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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The Matchup: Troy (7-1) vs. Alabama State (6-1)
Where: Troy, Ala. – Riddle Pace Field
When: Tuesday, Feb. 25 – 6 p.m.
Watch: Facebook Live
Listen: https://gotroy.us/38VPB0E
Live Stats: https://gotroy.us/37UJMPu
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Troy won seven-straight games to open the year before falling in the series finale to Louisiana Tech. Despite Sunday's loss, the Trojans still took two of three games from the Bulldogs.
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Through the first two weekends of the season, Troy still boasts one of the top offenses in the nation. The Trojans rank first nationally in doubles with 36 on the year. The next closest team, Oklahoma, has 26 this season. Caleb Bartolero's eight doubles this season leads the nation while William Sullivan and Dalton Sinquefield are tied for second nationally with six doubles apiece.
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Troy ranks in the top ten in several other statistical categories, including second in runs (92) and third in hits (98). The Trojans' are batting .353 as a team, the seventh-best mark in the nation.
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Rigsby Mosley enters the game on a 14-game hitting streak dating back to last season, the longest of his career. Bartolero is also on a career-best hitting streak, having hit safely in all eight games so far this season.
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Bay Witcher is expected to make his second start of the year on the mound for the Trojans.
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Scouting the Hornets
Alabama State is off to a great start to the year with a 6-1 mark on the season. Trenton Jamison has a team-best batting average of .538 while Ian Matos leads the Hornets with eight RBIs. Jabronski Williams is a threat to run when he gets on base with four steals in as many attempts this season. Jeremy Rivera is expected to make the start for Alabama State on the mound. The lefty pitcher has a 3.00 ERA and is 2-0 on the year.
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Pitching Matchup
Bay Witcher (RHP) vs. Jeremy Rivera (LHP)
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The Series
Overall: 26-4
in Montgomery: 10-3
in Troy: 14-1
Neutral: 2-0
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Promotions
Troy Athletics will be serving Mardi Gras ice cream while supplies last and throwing out beads and moon pies throughout the game.
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Follow TROY Baseball
Social: Twitter | Instagram
Join The Conversation: #theTROYway | #OneTROY
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TROY, Ala. – Troy welcomes in-state foe Alabama State to Riddle-Pace Field for a Tuesday night matchup featuring two one-loss teams. First pitch between the Trojans and Hornets is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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The Matchup: Troy (7-1) vs. Alabama State (6-1)
Where: Troy, Ala. – Riddle Pace Field
When: Tuesday, Feb. 25 – 6 p.m.
Watch: Facebook Live
Listen: https://gotroy.us/38VPB0E
Live Stats: https://gotroy.us/37UJMPu
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Troy won seven-straight games to open the year before falling in the series finale to Louisiana Tech. Despite Sunday's loss, the Trojans still took two of three games from the Bulldogs.
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Through the first two weekends of the season, Troy still boasts one of the top offenses in the nation. The Trojans rank first nationally in doubles with 36 on the year. The next closest team, Oklahoma, has 26 this season. Caleb Bartolero's eight doubles this season leads the nation while William Sullivan and Dalton Sinquefield are tied for second nationally with six doubles apiece.
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Troy ranks in the top ten in several other statistical categories, including second in runs (92) and third in hits (98). The Trojans' are batting .353 as a team, the seventh-best mark in the nation.
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Rigsby Mosley enters the game on a 14-game hitting streak dating back to last season, the longest of his career. Bartolero is also on a career-best hitting streak, having hit safely in all eight games so far this season.
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Bay Witcher is expected to make his second start of the year on the mound for the Trojans.
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Scouting the Hornets
Alabama State is off to a great start to the year with a 6-1 mark on the season. Trenton Jamison has a team-best batting average of .538 while Ian Matos leads the Hornets with eight RBIs. Jabronski Williams is a threat to run when he gets on base with four steals in as many attempts this season. Jeremy Rivera is expected to make the start for Alabama State on the mound. The lefty pitcher has a 3.00 ERA and is 2-0 on the year.
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Pitching Matchup
Bay Witcher (RHP) vs. Jeremy Rivera (LHP)
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The Series
Overall: 26-4
in Montgomery: 10-3
in Troy: 14-1
Neutral: 2-0
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Promotions
Troy Athletics will be serving Mardi Gras ice cream while supplies last and throwing out beads and moon pies throughout the game.
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Follow TROY Baseball
Social: Twitter | Instagram
Join The Conversation: #theTROYway | #OneTROY
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