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Jags set to host No. 24 Alabama on Tuesday night

First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 pm

Baseball

Jags set to host No. 24 Alabama on Tuesday night

First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 pm

MOBILE, Ala. | South Alabama returns home to Eddie Stanky Field on Tuesday night for a midweek contest presented by Accelerated Accounting, hosting No. 24 Alabama with a 6:30 pm first pitch.

The two teams come in looking to rebound from weekend series losses, South Alabama to Jacksonville State and Alabama to Columbia, and tickets are still available by visiting USAJaguars.com/tickets or by calling 251-461-1USA (1872).

South Alabama (8-8) will send sophomore right hander Mitchell Heer to the mound on Tuesday night for his second collegiate start. He has yet to factor into a decision this season and has recorded a 3.18 earned run average while doubling as a position player. He will face Alabama's Luke Holman who enters at 3-0 with a 1.93 earned run average.

Will Turner leads the Jags at plate with a .419 average and has a 19-game on-base streak that dates back to last season, while also collecting 11 extra base hits including eighth doubles. He has scored 12 runs and knocked in a team-high 19. Colson Lawrence is hitting .327 with a team-high four home runs and 13 runs batted in, while Joseph Sullivan is at .311 with a pair of home runs.

Out of the bullpen, Sam Knowlton (1-0) leads the team with a 1.93 earned run average, while Grant Wood (3-0, 3.37 ERA) has recorded a team-high two saves.

Game Information
Watch: ESPN+ | Watch Live
Listen: Jags Radio Network | Listen Live
Live Stats
South Alabama Game Notes (.pdf)
Alabama Game Notes (.pdf)
Tickets

Probable Starting Pitchers
South Alabama – Mitchell Heer (0-0, 3.18 ERA) vs. Alabama – Luke Holman (3-0, 1.93 ERA)

Series History
Alabama leads 62-48 (dating back to 1967)
Last meeting: Alabama def. South Alabama, 5-4 (March 29, 2022)
At a Glance: Current Streak (L6) // Longest Win Streak (3) // Last 10 (2-8)

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Players Mentioned

Sam Knowlton

#47 Sam Knowlton

RHP
6' 8"
Redshirt Junior
R/R
Joseph Sullivan

#7 Joseph Sullivan

UTL
5' 11"
Sophomore
L/L
Will Turner

#6 Will Turner

OF/LHP
6' 1"
Sophomore
L/L
Grant Wood

#25 Grant Wood

RHP
6' 2"
Redshirt Sophomore
R/R
Colson Lawrence

#11 Colson Lawrence

OF/RHP
6' 3"
Junior
R/R
Mitchell Heer

#13 Mitchell Heer

IF/RHP
5' 11"
Sophomore
R/R

Players Mentioned

Sam Knowlton

#47 Sam Knowlton

6' 8"
Redshirt Junior
R/R
RHP
Joseph Sullivan

#7 Joseph Sullivan

5' 11"
Sophomore
L/L
UTL
Will Turner

#6 Will Turner

6' 1"
Sophomore
L/L
OF/LHP
Grant Wood

#25 Grant Wood

6' 2"
Redshirt Sophomore
R/R
RHP
Colson Lawrence

#11 Colson Lawrence

6' 3"
Junior
R/R
OF/RHP
Mitchell Heer

#13 Mitchell Heer

5' 11"
Sophomore
R/R
IF/RHP