Trojans to Host Georgia State for Three-Game Series

LITTLE ROCK- The Trojans will return to Sun Belt Conference action when they host Georgia State for a three-game set starting March 29 at 6 p.m.
 
Little Rock is currently 7-18 (2-4 Sun Belt) after a midweek loss to Oral Roberts. The Trojans played their third extra innings affair in their last four games but fell 4-3 when the Golden Eagles walked it off in the 10^th inning.
 
Gann's Power Surge
James Gann has blasted six home runs in his last 11 games. During that span, the senior has racked up seven multi-hit games, including two three-hit performances. Gann is currently leading the team in RBI (19) and slugging percentage (.603) despite only having 73 at-bats on the year. He is also one of two Trojans hitting above the .300-mark, sitting at .301.
 
Scouting Georgia State
The Panthers come into this weekend's series with a 7-17 record (2-4 Sun Belt) in 24 games. Georgia State has lost four straight contests and are coming off a series loss to UT Arlington and a midweek defeat at Georgia. The Panthers have posted a .253 team batting average with 11 home runs. Griffin Cheney and Brandon Bell are the only Panthers above the .300 mark. Their pitching staff has struggled this season, posting a 5.99 team ERA to this point. Trey Horton has been their most effective starter, as he has posted a 3.38 ERA in six starts on the mound.
 
Midweek Matchup
After this conference series, the Trojans will travel to Fayetteville, Ark. to meet No. 8 Arkansas in a single midweek game on Tuesday. First pitch with the SEC opponent is set for 6:30 p.m. on April 2.
 
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