The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Tuesday, February 27
Regions Field
4:00 P.M.
UAB
vs
Jacksonville State
Blazers Return to Action vs. Jacksonville State/at Troy
2/26/2018 11:50:00 AM | Baseball
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After an unexpected weekend off, the UAB baseball team returns to action with two mid-week games. The Blazers host Jacksonville State on Tuesday at Regions Field at 4 p.m. before a trip to Troy, Ala., on Wednesday to take on the Trojans at Riddle-Pace Field beginning at 6 p.m.
Quick Hitters
- UAB (4-1) had its weekend series at Arkansas State cancelled due to bad weather in Jonesboro. The Green and Gold's last game was on Wednesday, Feb. 21, a 2-1 home win over Alabama State
- The Blazers' arms have a combined 1.80 ERA, the seventh lowest mark in the NCAA
- Ryan Wesson, Tuesday night's starter, and Ty Harris have yet to give up a run. Wesson made one start and lasted five innings, while Harris has appeared in three games, all in relief, and pitched five scoreless innings
- UAB ranks 12th in the country in stolen bases per game with 2.2. Tyler Tolbert is swiping 0.8 bases per game, the 17th most in the country, while Zack Davis is stealing 0.6 per contest, the 54th best mark in the nation
- Zack Davis is hitting .400 to go along with a .600 slugging percentage with three doubles and nine total bases to lead the UAB offense
- Colton Schultz is in the midst of a team-best 10-game hitting streak dating back to last season
Scouting Jacksonville State
Jacksonville State (5-2) is coming off of a 2-1 series win over Radford last weekend. Three Gamecock pitchers threw a combined no-hitter in the series finale on Saturday afternoon en route to a 5-0 win.
Nic Gaddis leads the offense hitting .364 with a team-best five doubles and .500 on-base percentage. On the mound, the Gamecocks have five pitchers yet to give up a run. Colton Pate has surrendered just one hit over 11 innings pitched this season.
Scouting Troy
After opening the season 4-0, Troy has dropped its previous four games and enters Wednesday night's matchup 4-4, including losing all three at Florida State over the weekend.
Matt Sanders has had a steady bat for Troy, hitting .469 with four home runs. The senior has a remarkable .938 slugging percentage with eight RBI.
Series History
UAB vs. Jacksonville State
- Overall Record: Jacksonville State leads 34-28
- In Birmingham: UAB leads 18-14
- In Jacksonville: Jacksonville State leads 20-10
- Last Meeting: Jacksonville State 12-6 win on April 4, 2017 in Jacksonville
UAB vs. Troy
- Overall Record: UAB leads 27-22
- In Birmingham: UAB leads 16-9
- In Troy: Troy leads 12-10
- Neutral Location: 1-1
- Last Meeting: UAB 6-1 win on April 18, 2017 in Troy
Tickets
Fans can purchase tickets to Tuesday's game at the Regions Field ticket office or on the UAB Tickets web page. Fans are also encouraged to purchase a Gold Card which allows entry into all UAB baseball, softball, women's basketball, men's and women's soccer and volleyball games for the entire season. Contact the UAB ticket office (205 975-UAB1) for more details.
Tickets to Wednesday's game can be purchased at the Riddle-Pace Field ticket office.
For more information on the UAB baseball team follow the Blazers on Twitter (@UAB_Baseball) or on Instagram (UAB_Baseball).
Quick Hitters
- UAB (4-1) had its weekend series at Arkansas State cancelled due to bad weather in Jonesboro. The Green and Gold's last game was on Wednesday, Feb. 21, a 2-1 home win over Alabama State
- The Blazers' arms have a combined 1.80 ERA, the seventh lowest mark in the NCAA
- Ryan Wesson, Tuesday night's starter, and Ty Harris have yet to give up a run. Wesson made one start and lasted five innings, while Harris has appeared in three games, all in relief, and pitched five scoreless innings
- UAB ranks 12th in the country in stolen bases per game with 2.2. Tyler Tolbert is swiping 0.8 bases per game, the 17th most in the country, while Zack Davis is stealing 0.6 per contest, the 54th best mark in the nation
- Zack Davis is hitting .400 to go along with a .600 slugging percentage with three doubles and nine total bases to lead the UAB offense
- Colton Schultz is in the midst of a team-best 10-game hitting streak dating back to last season
Scouting Jacksonville State
Jacksonville State (5-2) is coming off of a 2-1 series win over Radford last weekend. Three Gamecock pitchers threw a combined no-hitter in the series finale on Saturday afternoon en route to a 5-0 win.
Nic Gaddis leads the offense hitting .364 with a team-best five doubles and .500 on-base percentage. On the mound, the Gamecocks have five pitchers yet to give up a run. Colton Pate has surrendered just one hit over 11 innings pitched this season.
Scouting Troy
After opening the season 4-0, Troy has dropped its previous four games and enters Wednesday night's matchup 4-4, including losing all three at Florida State over the weekend.
Matt Sanders has had a steady bat for Troy, hitting .469 with four home runs. The senior has a remarkable .938 slugging percentage with eight RBI.
Series History
UAB vs. Jacksonville State
- Overall Record: Jacksonville State leads 34-28
- In Birmingham: UAB leads 18-14
- In Jacksonville: Jacksonville State leads 20-10
- Last Meeting: Jacksonville State 12-6 win on April 4, 2017 in Jacksonville
UAB vs. Troy
- Overall Record: UAB leads 27-22
- In Birmingham: UAB leads 16-9
- In Troy: Troy leads 12-10
- Neutral Location: 1-1
- Last Meeting: UAB 6-1 win on April 18, 2017 in Troy
Tickets
Fans can purchase tickets to Tuesday's game at the Regions Field ticket office or on the UAB Tickets web page. Fans are also encouraged to purchase a Gold Card which allows entry into all UAB baseball, softball, women's basketball, men's and women's soccer and volleyball games for the entire season. Contact the UAB ticket office (205 975-UAB1) for more details.
Tickets to Wednesday's game can be purchased at the Riddle-Pace Field ticket office.
For more information on the UAB baseball team follow the Blazers on Twitter (@UAB_Baseball) or on Instagram (UAB_Baseball).
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