LITTLE ROCK- Due to a threat of inclement weather in Natchitoches, La. area this weekend, a doubleheader against Northwestern State will be played on Saturday starting at 12 p.m. instead of two separate games on Saturday and Sunday. The 6:30 p.m. series-opener with the Demons will be played as scheduled.
The Trojans are currently 1-7 on the season and suffered a heartbreaking 5-3 loss in extra innings in their last matchup against Louisiana Tech.
Using the Long Ball
Little Rock has blasted 10 home runs in their first eight games.
Ryan Benavidez leads the way with three big flies less than 10 games in to the season.
Troy Alexander has homered twice this season while
Garrett Scott,
Chase Coker,
Miguel Soto,
James Gann and
Riley Pittman have each tallied one round-tripper on the year
Scouting Northwestern State
The Demons are currently hitting .274 as a team while they are led by Caleb Ricca who is hitting .462. Also above the .400 mark is Luke Watson sitting at .412. A total of four Northwestern State hitters are hitting above a .300 clip heading into this weekend's series. The Demons have pitched particularly well up to this point, posting a 3.46 ERA in their six games. Northwestern State is 3-3 on the year and defeated ULM 15-0 in their last contest.
Back on the Road
After this weekend, the Trojans will head to Oxford, Miss. to face off against SEC opponent Ole Miss March 5 at 4 p.m.
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