Troy University Athletics
Friday, April 28
Mobile, Ala.
2:30 p.m.
Troy University
at
South Alabama
Photo by: Troy University
Trojans Set for Rivalry Series with South Alabama; Doubleheader Friday
4/27/2023 12:20:00 PM | Baseball
TROY, Ala. – Another Sun Belt weekend sees Troy stay in the state of Alabama and travel to Mobile for a three-game series. Due to inclement weather projected for the Gulf Coast this weekend a doubleheader will be played on Friday, April 28, beginning at 2:30 pm and will play a single game on Sunday (April 30) at 1 pm. Fans not making the trip to Stanky Field can catch all three games on ESPN+ and on the Troy Sports Radio Network.
Troy will look to carry their momentum from their midweek win over Auburn and try to win their fourth consecutive Sun Belt Series. With the win over the Tigers, Troy (29-13) moves to No. 29 in the RPI, winning for the seventh time in the last nine games.
These two programs will meet for the 21st consecutive year, with Troy entering the series 43-53 all-time. Last year at Riddle-Pace Field, the Jaguars took two of three from the Trojans. Troy will be looking for their first win in Mobile since 2019.
What: Troy (29-13, 10-8) vs. South Alabama (21-20, 9-9)
Date: April 28 (DH) | April 30
Time: GM 1 2:30 p.m. | GM 3 1 p.m.
Location: Mobile, Ala. – Stanky Field
Radio: Troy Sports Radio Network 94.7 FM
Audio: TroyTrojans.com/listen
Talent: Barry McKnight & Jerry Miller
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
In the Trojans' first win over Auburn since 2018, Shane Lewis hit his 19th home run of the season. His tally breaks the record for the most home runs by a Trojan in the BBCOR era – Trae Santos hit 18 during the 2013 season. Lewis enters the weekend tied for fifth nationally in home runs on the season.
With 76 home runs as a team, the 2023 Trojans are ninth all-time in Troy history and have hit the most home runs in a season since 2010, when that Troy team hit 100.
It's been five years since a Trojan hitter recorded more than 60 RBIs in a season when Joey Denison recorded 81 in 2018. With 63 on the season, Lewis is four away from entering the top ten for most in a single season in Troy's history.
Troy's pitching has been vital in the Trojans' success this season. With 444 total strikeouts, Troy ranks seventh in the country. As a staff, they average 11.0 strikeouts per nine innings which is 12th in the nation and well on pace to set a new program record.
PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS
Friday – RHP Brady Fuller (4-3) 5.76 ERA vs. RHP Leif Moore (2-0) 3.80 ERA
Saturday – RHP Grayson Stewart (5-2) 3.42 ERA vs. RHP Mitchell Heer (3-1) 4.34 ERA
Sunday – TBA vs. RHP Jeremy Lee (2-5) 5.14ERA
Know Your Foe: South Alabama
The bat of Will Turner leads the Jaguars. Turner is hitting .377 on the season with 46 RBIs and 60 hits, all leading South Alabama. On the mound, a pair of relievers lead the way for South Alabama, led by Matthew DeLano (2-0, 6.30ERA) with 13 appearances and Grant Wood (4-2, 5.40 ERA) with five saves and 17 appearances. The Jaguars are hitting .279 as a team with a 6.00 team ERA.
Troy will look to carry their momentum from their midweek win over Auburn and try to win their fourth consecutive Sun Belt Series. With the win over the Tigers, Troy (29-13) moves to No. 29 in the RPI, winning for the seventh time in the last nine games.
These two programs will meet for the 21st consecutive year, with Troy entering the series 43-53 all-time. Last year at Riddle-Pace Field, the Jaguars took two of three from the Trojans. Troy will be looking for their first win in Mobile since 2019.
What: Troy (29-13, 10-8) vs. South Alabama (21-20, 9-9)
Date: April 28 (DH) | April 30
Time: GM 1 2:30 p.m. | GM 3 1 p.m.
Location: Mobile, Ala. – Stanky Field
Radio: Troy Sports Radio Network 94.7 FM
Audio: TroyTrojans.com/listen
Talent: Barry McKnight & Jerry Miller
Live Stats: TroyStats.com
In the Trojans' first win over Auburn since 2018, Shane Lewis hit his 19th home run of the season. His tally breaks the record for the most home runs by a Trojan in the BBCOR era – Trae Santos hit 18 during the 2013 season. Lewis enters the weekend tied for fifth nationally in home runs on the season.
With 76 home runs as a team, the 2023 Trojans are ninth all-time in Troy history and have hit the most home runs in a season since 2010, when that Troy team hit 100.
It's been five years since a Trojan hitter recorded more than 60 RBIs in a season when Joey Denison recorded 81 in 2018. With 63 on the season, Lewis is four away from entering the top ten for most in a single season in Troy's history.
Troy's pitching has been vital in the Trojans' success this season. With 444 total strikeouts, Troy ranks seventh in the country. As a staff, they average 11.0 strikeouts per nine innings which is 12th in the nation and well on pace to set a new program record.
PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS
Friday – RHP Brady Fuller (4-3) 5.76 ERA vs. RHP Leif Moore (2-0) 3.80 ERA
Saturday – RHP Grayson Stewart (5-2) 3.42 ERA vs. RHP Mitchell Heer (3-1) 4.34 ERA
Sunday – TBA vs. RHP Jeremy Lee (2-5) 5.14ERA
Know Your Foe: South Alabama
The bat of Will Turner leads the Jaguars. Turner is hitting .377 on the season with 46 RBIs and 60 hits, all leading South Alabama. On the mound, a pair of relievers lead the way for South Alabama, led by Matthew DeLano (2-0, 6.30ERA) with 13 appearances and Grant Wood (4-2, 5.40 ERA) with five saves and 17 appearances. The Jaguars are hitting .279 as a team with a 6.00 team ERA.
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