The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Friday, April 25
Birmingham, Ala.
6:45 p.m.
UAB
vs
Rice
Camden Hayslip
Photo by: Brenley Sanders
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BIRMINGHAM - UAB Baseball (20-21, 5-10) hosts Rice (11-31, 5-10) this weekend at Young Memorial Field. Both teams are fighting for the opportunity to play in the conference tournament as the final month of the season begins.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Friday (5:00)
Probable Starters
UAB: Colin Daniel (4-4, 4.37 ERA), RHP, Junior
Rice: Davion Hickson (1-5, 4.83 ERA), RHP, Junior
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Blazer Sports Network
Weather forecast: 76 degrees, Cloudy, Wind 7 mph SW
Saturday (2:00)
Probable Starters
UAB: TBA
Rice: J.D. McCracken (2-3, 5.81 ERA), LHP, Senior
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Blazer Sports Network
Weather forecast: 80 degrees, Partly Cloudy, Wind 5 mph NW
Sunday (1:00)
Probable Starters
UAB: TBA
Rice: Tucker Alch (3-2, 4.34 ERA), RHP, Graduate
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Blazer Sports Network
Weather forecast: 78 degrees, Mostly Cloudy, Wind 4 mph NNE
ON THE CALL
Curt Bloom will be broadcasting all three games on ESPN+ for the weekend. David Crane will be streaming all three games on the Varsity Sports app.
THE LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers fell in the midweek game at Jacksonville State by a score of 9-5. Todd Clay and Camden Hayslip each had two hits. Hayslip drove in two runs while Wesley Helms scored two runs.
Last season, Rice took three out of four games from the Blazers. Two wins came in Houston and another win in Clearwater ending UAB's season. Colin Daniel tossed 8.2 innings and struck out 11 in the Green and Gold's lone win over the Owls in 2024. Nick Hollifield homered and had two RBI.
SCOUTING THE OWLS
Rice comes to Birmingham with an 11-31 record and are 5-10 in the American Conference. The Owls brought in David Pierce to take over just before conference play began in the middle part of March. Blaine Brown is the team's leading hitter and ranks 20th in the AAC with a .322 batting average. Tucker Alch has the best ERA and ranks 12th in The American with a 4.34 ERA.
SERIES HISTORY
Rice leads the overall series, 40-18. Rice also leads the series in Birmingham, 16-9.
QUICK HITTERS
Friday, April 25
Greek Night (Pregame Tailgate from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Before Finals Friday
Finals Survival Pack Giveaway (UAB Students Only - While Supplies Last)
*Must present a valid ONE Card at the marketing table*
Saturday, April 26
Kids Takeover Day
$3 Youth Tickets at the Gate (Ages 12 & Under)
Friendship Bracelet Making Station
Poster Making Station
Postgame Catch on the Field (Ages 12 & Under)
Sunday, April 27
UAB T-Shirt Giveaway (First 100 Fans)
Kids Run the Bases (Ages 12 & Under)
For more information on UAB Baseball, follow @UAB_Baseball on Instagram and X.
Your support drives UAB forward
Your generosity ensures that Blazer Student Athletes not only compete at the highest level but also thrive academically, with access to the resources and opportunities that help them achieve their goals. We invite you to renew your annual Blazer Boosters membership today and for more information on ways to show your generosity to UAB through the Blazer Scholarship Fund, capital initiatives, and sport specific giving go to blazerboosters.com or call us at (205) 996-9969.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Friday (5:00)
Probable Starters
UAB: Colin Daniel (4-4, 4.37 ERA), RHP, Junior
Rice: Davion Hickson (1-5, 4.83 ERA), RHP, Junior
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Blazer Sports Network
Weather forecast: 76 degrees, Cloudy, Wind 7 mph SW
Saturday (2:00)
Probable Starters
UAB: TBA
Rice: J.D. McCracken (2-3, 5.81 ERA), LHP, Senior
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Blazer Sports Network
Weather forecast: 80 degrees, Partly Cloudy, Wind 5 mph NW
Sunday (1:00)
Probable Starters
UAB: TBA
Rice: Tucker Alch (3-2, 4.34 ERA), RHP, Graduate
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Blazer Sports Network
Weather forecast: 78 degrees, Mostly Cloudy, Wind 4 mph NNE
ON THE CALL
Curt Bloom will be broadcasting all three games on ESPN+ for the weekend. David Crane will be streaming all three games on the Varsity Sports app.
THE LAST TIME OUT
The Blazers fell in the midweek game at Jacksonville State by a score of 9-5. Todd Clay and Camden Hayslip each had two hits. Hayslip drove in two runs while Wesley Helms scored two runs.
Last season, Rice took three out of four games from the Blazers. Two wins came in Houston and another win in Clearwater ending UAB's season. Colin Daniel tossed 8.2 innings and struck out 11 in the Green and Gold's lone win over the Owls in 2024. Nick Hollifield homered and had two RBI.
SCOUTING THE OWLS
Rice comes to Birmingham with an 11-31 record and are 5-10 in the American Conference. The Owls brought in David Pierce to take over just before conference play began in the middle part of March. Blaine Brown is the team's leading hitter and ranks 20th in the AAC with a .322 batting average. Tucker Alch has the best ERA and ranks 12th in The American with a 4.34 ERA.
SERIES HISTORY
Rice leads the overall series, 40-18. Rice also leads the series in Birmingham, 16-9.
QUICK HITTERS
- Logan Braunschweig has 195 career hits as a Blazer. He has reached base safely in 40 of 41 games this season. Braunschweig has also stolen 21 bases this season which leads the American Conference.
- The Blazers have turned 37 double plays this season which is tied for 9th in D1 Baseball. This total is also tied for 1st in the American Conference.
- UAB's 214 walks offensively ranks 1st in the American Conference.
- The Green and Gold are tied for 1st in the American Conference with 60 stolen bases.
- Todd Clay's 33 walks ranks 2nd in the American Conference. Clay also ranks 4th in The American with a .368 batting average.
- Nick Hollifield has reached base safely in 20 straight games.
Friday, April 25
Greek Night (Pregame Tailgate from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Before Finals Friday
Finals Survival Pack Giveaway (UAB Students Only - While Supplies Last)
*Must present a valid ONE Card at the marketing table*
Saturday, April 26
Kids Takeover Day
$3 Youth Tickets at the Gate (Ages 12 & Under)
Friendship Bracelet Making Station
Poster Making Station
Postgame Catch on the Field (Ages 12 & Under)
Sunday, April 27
UAB T-Shirt Giveaway (First 100 Fans)
Kids Run the Bases (Ages 12 & Under)
For more information on UAB Baseball, follow @UAB_Baseball on Instagram and X.
Your support drives UAB forward
Your generosity ensures that Blazer Student Athletes not only compete at the highest level but also thrive academically, with access to the resources and opportunities that help them achieve their goals. We invite you to renew your annual Blazer Boosters membership today and for more information on ways to show your generosity to UAB through the Blazer Scholarship Fund, capital initiatives, and sport specific giving go to blazerboosters.com or call us at (205) 996-9969.
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