Trojans Take On Bulldogs in Ruston

LITTLE ROCK- The Trojans will head to Ruston, La. for a rematch with Louisiana Tech on April 23 for a midweek matchup with the Bulldogs, first pitch scheduled for 6 p.m. at J.C. Love Field.
 
Little Rock is currently 19-20 (11-6 Sun Belt) after a series victory over ULM and a tight 4-2 win over Central Arkansas. The Trojans took two games from the Warhawks behind another huge performance from Riley Pittman and reliever Donavin Buck. Pittman blasted four home runs over the week while racking up nine RBI to pace the Trojan offense. Buck made three relief appearances out of the bullpen, recording 5.1 innings pitched without allowing a run and only surrendering one hit.
 
Big Long Ball Guys
The Trojans hit six home runs in their four games last week, including four from senior Riley Pittman, who now has 10 home runs on the season. Garrett Scott launched a big fly of his own, his fourth of the year. Christian Reyes also got in on the action, hitting the first home run of his Little Rock career in a crucial game three victory over ULM to clinch the series win.
 
Scouting Louisiana Tech
The Bulldogs come into this weekend's series with a 27-12 record (12-6 C-USA). Louisiana Tech is coming off a series victory over Marshall and a midweek win against ULM. When the Bulldogs hosted the Trojans on Feb. 26, the hosts took the contest 5-3. The Bulldogs have posted a .288 team batting average with 39 home runs thus far. They are led by Mason Mallard hitting at a .361 clip with six home runs and 27 RBI. Their pitching staff has been solid, posting a 4.47 team ERA, Matt Miller is leading the way with a 2.95 ERA and is 5-0 in his 10 starts.
 
Back to the Sun Belt
After this midweek matchup, the Trojans will Troy for a three-game set starting Friday, April 26. First pitch with the Trojans is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Gary Hogan Field.
 
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