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Friday, April 30
Tallahassee, Fla.
5 p.m.
Troy University
at
Florida State
Trojans Poised For Series at No. 20 Florida State
4/29/2021 2:29:00 PM | Baseball
TROY, Ala. – Troy travels to Tallahassee for a matchup against one of the most storied programs in college baseball, the No. 20 Florida State Seminoles. First pitch in the three-game series is set for 5 p.m. (CT) from Dick Howser Stadium.
What: Troy (20-19, 7-8 SBC) at Florida State (21-15, 15-12 ACC)
Date: April 30 / May 1 / May 2
Time: 5 p.m. / 1 p.m. / Noon (All times CT)
Location: Tallahassee, Fla. – Dick Howser Stadium
Radio: Troy Sports Radio Network (94.7 FM)
Talent: Barry McKnight and Jerry Miller
Watch: ACCN+
Troy enters the weekend matchup against the Seminoles having won four straight games, tied for its longest win streak of the season. Over that stretch, the Trojans have seen much-needed balance in the lineup.
The 7-8-9 hole hitters have combined to average .472 over the stretch with a .524 on base percentage, six RBIs and 12 runs. Donovan Whibbs has led that charge from the nine-hole going, 8-for-12 over his last three games.
Dalton Sinquefield has held firm in the middle of the order with six multi-hit performances and 10 RBIs over the last 10 games. Drew Frederic, now Troy's all-time hits leader, and Logan Cerny, whose 13 home runs on the season are tied for the most in the Sun Belt, have been strong at the top of the order.
Garrett Gainous has taken kindly to his new role as the Friday night starter. In his two series-opening starts, the freshman has allowed just five hits and tossed back-to-back scoreless outings against Georgia State and App State. Gainous enters the weekend series on a 16.1 inning scoreless streak.
Orlando Ortiz and Bay Witcher will start for the Trojans on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Ortiz ranks fifth in the Sun Belt with 60 strikeouts this season while Witcher has been one of Troy's most consistent arms and is coming off a performance in which he allowed just two runs in six innings against App State.
Know Your Foe
Overall: 2-19
In Troy: 2-1
In Tallahassee: 0-18
Neutral: 0-0
Pitching Matchups
RHP Garrett Gainous (6-3, 3.57 ERA) vs. LHP Parker Messick (4-2, 2.41 ERA)
RHP Orlando Ortiz (3-4, 5.80 ERA) vs. Bryce Hubbart (5-2, 3.74 ERA)
RHP Bay Witcher (4-2, 4.53 ERA) vs. Conor Grady (4-2, 4.14 ERA)
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What: Troy (20-19, 7-8 SBC) at Florida State (21-15, 15-12 ACC)
Date: April 30 / May 1 / May 2
Time: 5 p.m. / 1 p.m. / Noon (All times CT)
Location: Tallahassee, Fla. – Dick Howser Stadium
Radio: Troy Sports Radio Network (94.7 FM)
Talent: Barry McKnight and Jerry Miller
Watch: ACCN+
Troy enters the weekend matchup against the Seminoles having won four straight games, tied for its longest win streak of the season. Over that stretch, the Trojans have seen much-needed balance in the lineup.
The 7-8-9 hole hitters have combined to average .472 over the stretch with a .524 on base percentage, six RBIs and 12 runs. Donovan Whibbs has led that charge from the nine-hole going, 8-for-12 over his last three games.
Dalton Sinquefield has held firm in the middle of the order with six multi-hit performances and 10 RBIs over the last 10 games. Drew Frederic, now Troy's all-time hits leader, and Logan Cerny, whose 13 home runs on the season are tied for the most in the Sun Belt, have been strong at the top of the order.
Garrett Gainous has taken kindly to his new role as the Friday night starter. In his two series-opening starts, the freshman has allowed just five hits and tossed back-to-back scoreless outings against Georgia State and App State. Gainous enters the weekend series on a 16.1 inning scoreless streak.
Orlando Ortiz and Bay Witcher will start for the Trojans on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Ortiz ranks fifth in the Sun Belt with 60 strikeouts this season while Witcher has been one of Troy's most consistent arms and is coming off a performance in which he allowed just two runs in six innings against App State.
Know Your Foe
- No. 20 Florida State enters the weekend with a 21-15 record and a 15-12 ACC mark. The Seminoles are coming off a series win at Georgia Tech and a Tuesday victory against Stetson.
- Friday starter Parker Messick, the Atlantic Coast Conference leader in earned run average at 2.41, has won two consecutive starts and is second in the league with 82 strikeouts. The redshirt freshman allowed just three hits over 6.0 innings in FSU's 9-0 shutout last week at Georgia Tech.
- Catcher Mat Nelson leads the nation in home runs (19) and RBIs (54).
Overall: 2-19
In Troy: 2-1
In Tallahassee: 0-18
Neutral: 0-0
Pitching Matchups
RHP Garrett Gainous (6-3, 3.57 ERA) vs. LHP Parker Messick (4-2, 2.41 ERA)
RHP Orlando Ortiz (3-4, 5.80 ERA) vs. Bryce Hubbart (5-2, 3.74 ERA)
RHP Bay Witcher (4-2, 4.53 ERA) vs. Conor Grady (4-2, 4.14 ERA)
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