The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Friday, March 11
Young Memorial Field
1 P.M.
UAB
vs
Belmont
Photo by: Ken Shepherd
Blazers Host Belmont for Weekend Series
3/10/2022 3:45:00 PM | Baseball
BIRMINGHAM — The UAB baseball team welcomes Belmont to Young Memorial Field for a three-game series Friday and Sunday. Friday will be a doubleheader with a 1 p.m. first pitch, while the series finale will be on Sunday at 1 p.m.
PITCHING PROBABLES
Game 1: RHP Jackson Reynolds (1-0, 2.04 ERA) vs. Joshua South (1-0, 3.18 ERA)
Game 2: RHP Tyler O'Clair (1-0, 8.03 ERA) vs. Andy Bean (2-1, 1.88 ERA)
Game 3: RHP Brooks Walton (2-0, 3.60 ERA) vs. Jalen Borders (1-0, 2.70 ERA)
SCHEDULE UPDATE
Due to projected weather in the Birmingham area this weekend, the series schedule was updated on Thursday afternoon.
Friday – UAB vs. Belmont – 1 p.m. (DH)
Saturday – No game
Sunday – UAB vs. Belmont – 1 p.m.
UAB (9-3) VS. BELMONT (11-3)
The series marks the first meeting between the two programs since Feb. 20, 2001. UAB and Belmont have only met four times before this weekend with the Blazers holding the all-time series record 4-0 over the Bruins.
THE LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers picked up their first midweek win of the season in a 3-2 victory over Alabama State at Young Memorial Field. UAB has won three-straight series to open the season with wins over Northwestern, at Southeastern and back home versus Alabama &M.
ABOUT THE BLAZERS
At the plate, the Blazers are led by John Marc Mullins with a .435 batting average. Mullins also leads the team with 10 walks on the season. Senior Caleb Floyd leads the Blazers with 21 hits on the year, which is 34th nationally. Josh Sears and Henry Hunter lead with three home runs each.
In his last appearance on the mound, the projected Sunday starter, Brooks Walton, threw a two-hit gem in the Blazers' series clinching win over Alabama A&M. Walton tossed the first complete game of the season, going seven innings and allowing two runs with two strikeouts.
SCOUTING BELMONT
The Bruins got off to a quick start to the season. Belmont suffered an Opening Day loss to Toledo, but bounced back with 10 straight wins. They are currently 11-3 on the season.
Belmont is led at the plate by Jackson Campbell who has a .425 batting average over 12 games. Guy Lipscomb has 13 steals on the season, which ranks second nationally.
As a team, the Belmont pitching staff has posted a 2.45 ERA in 117.0 innings pitched and holding opponents to a .200 batting average. Kyle Brennan leads the staff with seven saves on the season, which leads the nation.
HOW TO FOLLOW ALONG
Fans can follow along with live stats through Sidearm Live Stats. All three games of the series will be broadcasted on CUSA.tv. This is a subscription-based service that offers a variety of packages. Click here to register for a new account.
ON DECK
UAB concludes its nine game homestand with a midweek matchup with Jacksonville State on Tuesday. First pitch between the Blazers and Gamecocks is set for 4 p.m. at Young Memorial Field.
Baseball season tickets are available by purchasing the 2021-22 Gold Card for $65. This exclusive offer grants admission to all UAB men's and women's soccer, volleyball, women's basketball and softball games in addition to all baseball home contests. Complete the Gold Card Request Form or contact the UAB Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more details.
Single game tickets for the 2022 baseball season for games at Young Memorial Field and Regions Field are available by clicking here.
For more information on the UAB baseball team, follow @UAB_Baseball on Twitter and Instagram.
PITCHING PROBABLES
Game 1: RHP Jackson Reynolds (1-0, 2.04 ERA) vs. Joshua South (1-0, 3.18 ERA)
Game 2: RHP Tyler O'Clair (1-0, 8.03 ERA) vs. Andy Bean (2-1, 1.88 ERA)
Game 3: RHP Brooks Walton (2-0, 3.60 ERA) vs. Jalen Borders (1-0, 2.70 ERA)
SCHEDULE UPDATE
Due to projected weather in the Birmingham area this weekend, the series schedule was updated on Thursday afternoon.
Friday – UAB vs. Belmont – 1 p.m. (DH)
Saturday – No game
Sunday – UAB vs. Belmont – 1 p.m.
UAB (9-3) VS. BELMONT (11-3)
The series marks the first meeting between the two programs since Feb. 20, 2001. UAB and Belmont have only met four times before this weekend with the Blazers holding the all-time series record 4-0 over the Bruins.
THE LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers picked up their first midweek win of the season in a 3-2 victory over Alabama State at Young Memorial Field. UAB has won three-straight series to open the season with wins over Northwestern, at Southeastern and back home versus Alabama &M.
ABOUT THE BLAZERS
At the plate, the Blazers are led by John Marc Mullins with a .435 batting average. Mullins also leads the team with 10 walks on the season. Senior Caleb Floyd leads the Blazers with 21 hits on the year, which is 34th nationally. Josh Sears and Henry Hunter lead with three home runs each.
In his last appearance on the mound, the projected Sunday starter, Brooks Walton, threw a two-hit gem in the Blazers' series clinching win over Alabama A&M. Walton tossed the first complete game of the season, going seven innings and allowing two runs with two strikeouts.
SCOUTING BELMONT
The Bruins got off to a quick start to the season. Belmont suffered an Opening Day loss to Toledo, but bounced back with 10 straight wins. They are currently 11-3 on the season.
Belmont is led at the plate by Jackson Campbell who has a .425 batting average over 12 games. Guy Lipscomb has 13 steals on the season, which ranks second nationally.
As a team, the Belmont pitching staff has posted a 2.45 ERA in 117.0 innings pitched and holding opponents to a .200 batting average. Kyle Brennan leads the staff with seven saves on the season, which leads the nation.
HOW TO FOLLOW ALONG
Fans can follow along with live stats through Sidearm Live Stats. All three games of the series will be broadcasted on CUSA.tv. This is a subscription-based service that offers a variety of packages. Click here to register for a new account.
ON DECK
UAB concludes its nine game homestand with a midweek matchup with Jacksonville State on Tuesday. First pitch between the Blazers and Gamecocks is set for 4 p.m. at Young Memorial Field.
Baseball season tickets are available by purchasing the 2021-22 Gold Card for $65. This exclusive offer grants admission to all UAB men's and women's soccer, volleyball, women's basketball and softball games in addition to all baseball home contests. Complete the Gold Card Request Form or contact the UAB Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more details.
Single game tickets for the 2022 baseball season for games at Young Memorial Field and Regions Field are available by clicking here.
For more information on the UAB baseball team, follow @UAB_Baseball on Twitter and Instagram.
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