The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Tuesday, May 1
Birmingham, Ala.
6:00 P.M.
UAB
at
Samford
UAB Battles Samford for Birmingham Bragging Rights
4/30/2018 5:25:00 PM | Baseball
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After winning their first road series against a ranked opponent in program history, the UAB baseball team returns to Birmingham to take on Samford. The Blazers and Bulldogs will wrap up the season series on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
Quick Hitters
- UAB (19-22, 11-10 C-USA) comes in riding a two-game win streak, with Ryan Ruggles and Tyler Gates picking up wins at FAU.
- Gates' win Sunday was his team-high fourth of the season, whie Ryan Wesson put in a strong 3.2 scoreless innings in relief to earn his first career save.
- Brett Blackwood continues his hot hitting, leading the team with a .345 average and six homeruns. The junior is in the top-10 in Conference USA in batting average and slugging percentage (.555).
- Tyler Tolbert has shown steady improvement at the plate, ripping a career-high two doubles with four RBI in Sunday's series finale. With 22 stolen bases on the season, the sophomore needs one more to crack UAB's single season stolen base record.
- Matthew Calvert will get the nod for the Blazers on Tuesday, making his third start of the season. The junior carries a 1-0 record with a 2.33 ERA and has not allowed a run in his last 10 innings pitched.
Scouting Samford
- Samford (24-21, 10-5 SoCon) are looking to get back to their winning ways as the Bulldogs are currently stuck in a seven game losing streak after being swept by UNC-Greenville and SIU-Edwardsville and losing at Auburn.
- Brooks Carlson and Anthony Mulrine lead the Bulldogs squad at the plate, hitting .309 with six home runs and .301 with five home runs, respectively.
Series History
Overall Record: UAB leads 56-29
At UAB: UAB leads 28-14
At Samford: UAB leads 28-15
Last Meeting: Samford 8-2 win on March 27, 2018 at Regions Field.
Tickets are available online at the Samford Ticket website or at the Joe Lee Griffin Field Ticket Office.
For more information on the UAB baseball team follow the Blazers on Twitter (@UAB_Baseball) and on Instagram (UAB_Baseball).
Quick Hitters
- UAB (19-22, 11-10 C-USA) comes in riding a two-game win streak, with Ryan Ruggles and Tyler Gates picking up wins at FAU.
- Gates' win Sunday was his team-high fourth of the season, whie Ryan Wesson put in a strong 3.2 scoreless innings in relief to earn his first career save.
- Brett Blackwood continues his hot hitting, leading the team with a .345 average and six homeruns. The junior is in the top-10 in Conference USA in batting average and slugging percentage (.555).
- Tyler Tolbert has shown steady improvement at the plate, ripping a career-high two doubles with four RBI in Sunday's series finale. With 22 stolen bases on the season, the sophomore needs one more to crack UAB's single season stolen base record.
- Matthew Calvert will get the nod for the Blazers on Tuesday, making his third start of the season. The junior carries a 1-0 record with a 2.33 ERA and has not allowed a run in his last 10 innings pitched.
Scouting Samford
- Samford (24-21, 10-5 SoCon) are looking to get back to their winning ways as the Bulldogs are currently stuck in a seven game losing streak after being swept by UNC-Greenville and SIU-Edwardsville and losing at Auburn.
- Brooks Carlson and Anthony Mulrine lead the Bulldogs squad at the plate, hitting .309 with six home runs and .301 with five home runs, respectively.
Series History
Overall Record: UAB leads 56-29
At UAB: UAB leads 28-14
At Samford: UAB leads 28-15
Last Meeting: Samford 8-2 win on March 27, 2018 at Regions Field.
Tickets are available online at the Samford Ticket website or at the Joe Lee Griffin Field Ticket Office.
For more information on the UAB baseball team follow the Blazers on Twitter (@UAB_Baseball) and on Instagram (UAB_Baseball).
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