MOBILE, Ala. | South Alabama is set to host Troy for a key three-game Sun Belt Conference series this weekend at Stanky Field, beginning with first pitch at 6:30 pm on Friday.

South Alabama (21-20, 9-9 SBC) has won four consecutive conference series, including the last two at home, and has won 10 out of its last 13 games (11 out of the last 15). With the win, the Jags also are just a half-game back of App State (9-8) for eighth place in the conference standings, and just one game back of third place (and two of second). Meanwhile, Troy (29-13, 10-8 SBC) enters the weekend having won its last three conference series.

Will Turner leads South Alabama at the plate, hitting .377 on the season with an OPS of 1.174. He has collected 60 hits with 26 of those being for extra-bases including nine home runs, while also scoring 43 runs and driving in another 46. Meanwhile, Joseph Sullivan is hitting .320 with 10 home runs and 37 RBI (14 stolen bases), and Erick Orbeta is hitting .309 on the season with 12 doubles from the leadoff spot.

Colson Lawrence leads the team with 11 home runs.

On the mound, a pair of relievers lead the way for South Alabama led by Matthew DeLano (2-0, 6.30ERA) with 13 appearances and Grant Wood (4-2, 5.40 ERA) with five saves and 17 appearances. Mitchell Heer (3-1, 4.34 ERA) and Jeremy Lee (1-5, 5.14 ERA) have been dominant in their last two weekend starts, while Leif Moore (2-0, 3.80 ERA) has moved into the weekend rotation after a pair of midweek wins.

Game Information
Watch: ESPN+ | Friday | Saturday | Sunday
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Live Stats
Game Notes (.pdf)

Probable Starters (subject to change)
Friday: South Alabama – Leif Moore (2-0, 3.80 ERA) vs. Troy – Bradley Fuller (4-3, 5.76 ERA)
Saturday: South Alabama – Mitchell Heer (3-1, 4.34 ERA) vs. Troy – Grayson Stewart (5-2, 3.42 ERA)
Sunday: South Alabama – Jeremy Lee (2-5, 5.14 ERA) vs. Troy - TBA

Series History
South Alabama 53-43
Last meeting: South Alabama def. Troy, 11-6 (April 15, 2022)
At a Glance: Current Streak (W1) // Longest Win Streak (4) // Last 10 (7-3)

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