Baseball Continues Fall Slate with Doubleheader at Home Against Samford

TROY, Ala. — Troy baseball returns to exhibition action Saturday, hosting Samford for a doubleheader at Riddle-Pace Field

. Game one is scheduled for nine innings, with first pitch set for noon

. Following a 20-minute break, the Trojans and Bulldogs will conclude the day with a seven-inning second contest.

Troy faces off with a familiar foe in Samford, as the two programs squared off in a fall exhibition contest last year at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Ala.

Trojan faithful last saw their team at Riddle-Pace Field celebrating a historic Super Regional victory to punch their ticket to the Men's College World Series

. Now, a newly reloaded Troy squad is ready to put its talent on display for the home fans throughout a 16-inning exhibition afternoon.

Troy kicked off fall action last Sunday in Nashville, Tenn., squaring off against Tennessee in a 12-inning contest at First Horizon Park, home of the Triple-A Nashville Sounds

.

Several Trojans made strong first impressions during last weekend's exhibition

. Right-handed pitcher Preston Watkins struck out three across two perfect innings on the mound

. At the plate, infielder Cooper Williams went 3-for-3 with a walk and a run scored, while outfielder Layne Akers set the tone early with a third-inning leadoff solo home run

.

Stream coverage will not be available for the doubleheader, but fans planning to attend Saturday's games at Riddle-Pace Field can purchase tickets here.

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Baseball Continues Fall Slate with Doubleheader at Home Against Samford

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