GAME NOTES
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Privateers will welcome back baseball alums and honor their two College World Series teams from 1974 and 1984 ahead of this weekend's series against the Memphis Tigers. First pitch for the series opener is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Note that with the forecast there is the potential for time changes and all updates will be communicated through our website and social media (
@PrivateersBSB).
ROTATION
FRIDAY: UNO-LHP
Colton Mercer vs. MEM-RHP David Warren
SATURDAY: UNO-RHP
Grant Edwards vs. MEM-LHP Luke Ellis
SUNDAY: UNO-RHP
Caleb Seroski vs. MEM-RHP Caden Robinson
The Privateers held Mississippi State in check through 11 innings but fell on the short end of a 2-1 loss. It was the fewest runs the Privateers allowed against the Bulldogs in the last 20 meetings dating back to 1995.
The combination of
Ryan Delorbe,
Nathan Blasick and Kyrin Long have been tough in late and close situations. They combined for 4.0 scoreless innings against Mississippi State. This season, they've combined to allow just 15 hits in 28.2 innings pitched.
Collin Loupe has reached base in 12 consecutive games entering the weekend after he collected two hits against Mississippi State. Loupe has an on-base percentage of .500 in 20 career games (10 starts).
Opponents lately have had a hard time running against the Privateers. Through the first nine games, opponents attempted 15 stolen bases. In the last nine games, opponents have attempted only three stolen bases.
Blake Dean will be facing a familiar face in the opposite dugout in Matt Riser. The two coached against each other when Riser was at Southeastern and faced off in 28 games. Last season, Dean's Privateers swept Riser's Lions. Riser leads the series between the two 17-11.
ABOUT THE OPPONENT
Memphis (9-10) got back on track after enduring a five-game losing streak. The Tigers won a pair of midweek games as they beat North Alabama and Arkansas State. The Tigers put up 29 runs in the two wins.
Pierre Seals and Jacob Compton have combined for 14 of the team's 33 home runs this season. The Tigers also have 35 stolen bases through their first 19 games. Northwestern State transfer, Daunte Stuart is hitting .303 with 18 RBI, second most on the team.
WE ARE YOUR KREWE
For 54 seasons, Privateer student-athletes have had the unique experience of wearing New Orleans across their chests. Like the city itself, our sports teams have been fueled by resiliency, grit, and the unquenchable desire to win. Our city also houses the nation's biggest celebration each year. And much like a Mardi Gras parade krewe, we are tethered to our community through pride, tradition, a culture of acceptance, and finally our commitment to show that New Orleans is a world-class city to live, learn, play and work. We invite you to become more involved with the only University that truly represents New Orleans all day, every day. Join #NOLAsTeam, We Are Your Krewe!
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