Troy University Athletics
Troy Hosts USC-Upstate in Non-Conference Showdown
3/2/2023 12:00:00 PM | Baseball
TROY, Ala. – Coming off their eighth straight win in the midweek over UAB, Troy baseball turns their attention to the weekend as they get set for a three-game series from Riddle-Pace Field with the Spartans from USC-Upstate. The series begins on Friday, March 3rd at 6 p.m., with all games being broadcasted on ESPN+.
The 2023 Troy team (8-0) enters the weekend as only one of nine teams in the country to remain unbeaten. This will be the two programs' first-ever meeting with one another.
"This is what we need; we need great programs to come here and challenge us," head coach Skylar Meade said." "It's going to be tough, but it's why you come to Troy to play, to compete against great opponents."
Meade has led the Trojans to the third-best start in program history as they look to continue to match the 1990 Trojan's record of 11 straight games won to begin the season. In 1982, Troy won a record 13 consecutive games before losing their first game.
What: Troy vs. USC-Upstate
Date: Mar. 3 / 4 / 5
Time: 6 p.m. / 3 p.m. / 1 p.m.
Location: Troy, Ala. – Riddle-Pace Field
Radio: Troy Sports Radio Network 97.4 FM
Saturday: 970 AM/ 96.3 FM
Audio: TroyTrojans.com/listen
Talent: Barry McKnight & Jerry Miller
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
The Trojans have been in some high-scoring affairs this season. Despite a team ERA of 5.05 thus far, Troy bats are doing their part in giving their pitchers run support scoring 10.2 runs per game with a team batting average of .325. They rank 17th in the country in scoring and second in the conference in batting average, while their opponents only hit .256 against Trojan pitching and have an earned run average of 10.61.
Fans can expect plenty of fireworks when they come to see the Trojans play. Troy leads the country in slugging percentage (.672) and is second only to South Carolina in home runs per game (2.88). Production comes from different names throughout the Troy lineup, with Shane Lewis, Caleb Bartolero, and Clay Stearns already seeing four-RBI games.
The series will be a family affair and put brother against brother as William Sullivan of Troy faces off with his younger brother Noah, a utility player and right-handed pitcher for the Spartans.
William Sullivan has done it all offensively for the Trojans this season, leading the team in batting average (4.83), slugging percentage (1.069), runs scored (13), hits (14), doubles (3), and total bases (31). He ranks in the top 10 of 10 offensive categories among Sun Belt conference players.
Troy remains one of the nation's best on the base paths with 31 on the year, led by the speed of Tremayne Cobb Jr. After finishing his career at Hartford with a total of 15 stolen bases; Cobb Jr. already has 10 with the Trojans, which is third most by any player this season. He ranks third in the nation in stolen bases per game. (1.25)
Know Your Foe: USC-Upstate
The Spartans are out of Spartanburg, South Carolina, are 7-2 on the season, and come to Troy after beating Clemson. They are second in the Big South Conference in both batting (.281) and pitching (4.22). They have players leading their conference in batting average, on-base percentage, and runs scored.
Pitching Matchups
G1 – RHP Brady Fuller vs. RHP Reese Dutton
G2 – RHP Zach Fruit vs. RHP Chase Matheny
G3 – RHP Grayson Stewart vs. LHP Henry Proger
The 2023 Troy team (8-0) enters the weekend as only one of nine teams in the country to remain unbeaten. This will be the two programs' first-ever meeting with one another.
"This is what we need; we need great programs to come here and challenge us," head coach Skylar Meade said." "It's going to be tough, but it's why you come to Troy to play, to compete against great opponents."
Meade has led the Trojans to the third-best start in program history as they look to continue to match the 1990 Trojan's record of 11 straight games won to begin the season. In 1982, Troy won a record 13 consecutive games before losing their first game.
What: Troy vs. USC-Upstate
Date: Mar. 3 / 4 / 5
Time: 6 p.m. / 3 p.m. / 1 p.m.
Location: Troy, Ala. – Riddle-Pace Field
Radio: Troy Sports Radio Network 97.4 FM
Saturday: 970 AM/ 96.3 FM
Audio: TroyTrojans.com/listen
Talent: Barry McKnight & Jerry Miller
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
The Trojans have been in some high-scoring affairs this season. Despite a team ERA of 5.05 thus far, Troy bats are doing their part in giving their pitchers run support scoring 10.2 runs per game with a team batting average of .325. They rank 17th in the country in scoring and second in the conference in batting average, while their opponents only hit .256 against Trojan pitching and have an earned run average of 10.61.
Fans can expect plenty of fireworks when they come to see the Trojans play. Troy leads the country in slugging percentage (.672) and is second only to South Carolina in home runs per game (2.88). Production comes from different names throughout the Troy lineup, with Shane Lewis, Caleb Bartolero, and Clay Stearns already seeing four-RBI games.
The series will be a family affair and put brother against brother as William Sullivan of Troy faces off with his younger brother Noah, a utility player and right-handed pitcher for the Spartans.
William Sullivan has done it all offensively for the Trojans this season, leading the team in batting average (4.83), slugging percentage (1.069), runs scored (13), hits (14), doubles (3), and total bases (31). He ranks in the top 10 of 10 offensive categories among Sun Belt conference players.
Troy remains one of the nation's best on the base paths with 31 on the year, led by the speed of Tremayne Cobb Jr. After finishing his career at Hartford with a total of 15 stolen bases; Cobb Jr. already has 10 with the Trojans, which is third most by any player this season. He ranks third in the nation in stolen bases per game. (1.25)
Know Your Foe: USC-Upstate
The Spartans are out of Spartanburg, South Carolina, are 7-2 on the season, and come to Troy after beating Clemson. They are second in the Big South Conference in both batting (.281) and pitching (4.22). They have players leading their conference in batting average, on-base percentage, and runs scored.
Pitching Matchups
G1 – RHP Brady Fuller vs. RHP Reese Dutton
G2 – RHP Zach Fruit vs. RHP Chase Matheny
G3 – RHP Grayson Stewart vs. LHP Henry Proger
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