Troy University Athletics
Tuesday, February 28
Troy, Ala.
6 p.m.
Troy University
vs
UAB
Trojans Look to Make History; Host UAB in Midweek Game
2/27/2023 4:00:00 PM | Baseball
TROY, Ala. – Troy baseball will look to do something Tuesday night they haven't done since 1990. Troy welcomes in-state foe UAB for a midweek game as the Trojans try to win their eighth straight game to start the season. The first pitch is set for 6 p.m. from Riddle-Pace Field.
The 1990 team won a total of 11 straight games to start the season. They finished the year 50-10 overall and 9-3 in the GSC. They would go on to compete in the NCAA division two regionals.
Originally scheduled to be played in Birmingham, the game was moved to Troy after new turf at UAB's field had not been installed. As a result, this will be the eighth straight game played in the friendly confines of Riddle-Pace Field as the Trojans will look to avenge last year's loss to the Blazers.
What: Troy vs. UAB
Date: Feb. 28
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Troy, Ala. – Riddle-Pace Field
Radio: Troy Sports Radio Network
Audio: TroyTrojans.com/listen
Talent: Barry McKnight, Jerry Miller
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
The Blazers have a slight advantage in the overall series leading 29-31, but Troy has a winning record of 17-11 when playing on their home turf.
The home run ball is a big part of the Trojan's success during this win streak. The Trojans rank first in the nation in home runs per game at 3.29. They have hit a total of 23 which is third in the country. Troy is coming off a series with Stony Brook in which they hit 11 home runs, including seven in one game to set the new program record.
Along with the long ball, the Trojans have been a threat on the base paths ranking third in stolen bases per game at 4.29. Troy has 30 on the season and has only been caught four times.
With a .690 team slugging percentage, the Trojans are second in the country behind fellow Sun Belt member Texas State. However, the Trojans rank ahead of programs such as Florida, South Carolina, Ole Miss, and Wake Forest.
Junior William Sullivan had a monster week offensively to help guide the Trojans to four wins and help Troy remain one of two teams undefeated in the Sun Belt Conference and one of 13 in the nation. Across the four games, Sullivan came away with a .571 batting average with eight hits, three home runs, and seven RBIs; all four were the most by a Trojan. With an OB% of .632 and an slg% of 1.214, Sullivan leads the conference with 12 runs scored and ranks in the top 10 of five offensive categories.
Ben Thompson gets his second-midweek start after picking up his first win as a Trojan last week against Alabama State. In 3.2 innings pitched, Thompson only allowed three runs on three hits.
The Blazers will counter with Leo Harris. Harris has a 13.50 ERA in .2 innings of work. The Blazers are 3-4 on the season, with opponents hitting .306 while giving up 5.64 runs per game.
The 1990 team won a total of 11 straight games to start the season. They finished the year 50-10 overall and 9-3 in the GSC. They would go on to compete in the NCAA division two regionals.
Originally scheduled to be played in Birmingham, the game was moved to Troy after new turf at UAB's field had not been installed. As a result, this will be the eighth straight game played in the friendly confines of Riddle-Pace Field as the Trojans will look to avenge last year's loss to the Blazers.
What: Troy vs. UAB
Date: Feb. 28
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Troy, Ala. – Riddle-Pace Field
Radio: Troy Sports Radio Network
Audio: TroyTrojans.com/listen
Talent: Barry McKnight, Jerry Miller
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
The Blazers have a slight advantage in the overall series leading 29-31, but Troy has a winning record of 17-11 when playing on their home turf.
The home run ball is a big part of the Trojan's success during this win streak. The Trojans rank first in the nation in home runs per game at 3.29. They have hit a total of 23 which is third in the country. Troy is coming off a series with Stony Brook in which they hit 11 home runs, including seven in one game to set the new program record.
Along with the long ball, the Trojans have been a threat on the base paths ranking third in stolen bases per game at 4.29. Troy has 30 on the season and has only been caught four times.
With a .690 team slugging percentage, the Trojans are second in the country behind fellow Sun Belt member Texas State. However, the Trojans rank ahead of programs such as Florida, South Carolina, Ole Miss, and Wake Forest.
Junior William Sullivan had a monster week offensively to help guide the Trojans to four wins and help Troy remain one of two teams undefeated in the Sun Belt Conference and one of 13 in the nation. Across the four games, Sullivan came away with a .571 batting average with eight hits, three home runs, and seven RBIs; all four were the most by a Trojan. With an OB% of .632 and an slg% of 1.214, Sullivan leads the conference with 12 runs scored and ranks in the top 10 of five offensive categories.
Ben Thompson gets his second-midweek start after picking up his first win as a Trojan last week against Alabama State. In 3.2 innings pitched, Thompson only allowed three runs on three hits.
The Blazers will counter with Leo Harris. Harris has a 13.50 ERA in .2 innings of work. The Blazers are 3-4 on the season, with opponents hitting .306 while giving up 5.64 runs per game.
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