Troy University Athletics
Tuesday, March 9
Troy, Ala.
6 p.m.
Troy University
vs
Samford
Troy Baseball Opens Homestand Against Samford
3/8/2021 4:17:00 PM | Baseball
TROY, Ala. – Troy is set to open an eight game homestand with a Tuesday matchup against in-state foe Samford. First pitch between the Trojans and Bulldogs is set for 6 p.m. at Riddle-Pace Field.
What: Troy (7-5) vs. Samford (6-5)
Date: Tuesday, March 9
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Troy, Ala. – Riddle-Pace Field
Radio: Troy Sports Radio Network (94.7 FM)
Talent: Barry McKnight & Jerry Miller
Watch: ESPN+
Talent: Barry McKnight & Jerry Miller
The Trojans will play their next eight games, and 11 of their next 12, within the friendly confines of Riddle-Pace Field. Troy is 7-1 at home compared to 0-4 on the road this season.
Troy looks to get back on track after struggling recently on the offensive side of things. After averaging 8.25 runs per game through their first eight contests, the Trojans have managed just six runs in their last four games combined. The bats did begin to show signs of life Sunday in the series finale against Southeastern Louisiana, however. Troy out hit the Lions 9-7 despite the 4-2 loss.
Nic Nolan has had the hottest bat in the lineup from the nine-hole. The newcomer is averaging .415 at the plate, which is the third-best mark in the Sun Belt. Drew Frederic has reached base in 21 consecutive games dating back to last season.
The bullpen has shown promise during the young season. Davis Burgin has emerged as a trustworthy arm after retiring all six batters he's faced in two appearances this year (2 K, 2 FO, 2 GO). Lance Johnson remains a reliable option for pitching coach Matt Hancock. Johnson has 99 career appearances on the mound for the Trojans, tied for the third-most among active Division I players. With his next appearance, he will become the third Trojan pitcher to play in at least 100 games.
Right-hander DJ Wilkinson is poised to make his third career start on the mound for Troy.
Know Your Foe
Overall: 44-24
In Troy: 27-6
In Birmingham: 14-17
Neutral: 3-1
Pitching Matchups
RHP DJ Wilkinson (0-1) vs. LHP Blake Bortak (0-0)
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What: Troy (7-5) vs. Samford (6-5)
Date: Tuesday, March 9
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Troy, Ala. – Riddle-Pace Field
Radio: Troy Sports Radio Network (94.7 FM)
Talent: Barry McKnight & Jerry Miller
Watch: ESPN+
Talent: Barry McKnight & Jerry Miller
The Trojans will play their next eight games, and 11 of their next 12, within the friendly confines of Riddle-Pace Field. Troy is 7-1 at home compared to 0-4 on the road this season.
Troy looks to get back on track after struggling recently on the offensive side of things. After averaging 8.25 runs per game through their first eight contests, the Trojans have managed just six runs in their last four games combined. The bats did begin to show signs of life Sunday in the series finale against Southeastern Louisiana, however. Troy out hit the Lions 9-7 despite the 4-2 loss.
Nic Nolan has had the hottest bat in the lineup from the nine-hole. The newcomer is averaging .415 at the plate, which is the third-best mark in the Sun Belt. Drew Frederic has reached base in 21 consecutive games dating back to last season.
The bullpen has shown promise during the young season. Davis Burgin has emerged as a trustworthy arm after retiring all six batters he's faced in two appearances this year (2 K, 2 FO, 2 GO). Lance Johnson remains a reliable option for pitching coach Matt Hancock. Johnson has 99 career appearances on the mound for the Trojans, tied for the third-most among active Division I players. With his next appearance, he will become the third Trojan pitcher to play in at least 100 games.
Right-hander DJ Wilkinson is poised to make his third career start on the mound for Troy.
Know Your Foe
- Samford is 6-5 on the season and is fresh off a 2-1 series win over Toledo. The Bulldogs clinched the series win with a 16-run output in Sunday's finale against the Rockets.
- The Bulldogs are led offensively by Towns King who boasts an average of .450 to go along with one double and four RBIs.
- Blake Bortak (0-0) will take the mound Tuesday for Samford. The freshman has a 2.84 ERA in 6.1 innings pitched and has made one start on the year.
Overall: 44-24
In Troy: 27-6
In Birmingham: 14-17
Neutral: 3-1
Pitching Matchups
RHP DJ Wilkinson (0-1) vs. LHP Blake Bortak (0-0)
Follow TROY Baseball
Social: Twitter | Instagram
Join The Conversation: #theTROYway | #OneTROY
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