Trojans to Host Rematch with Oral Roberts

LITTLE ROCK- The Trojans host a midweek rematch with Oral Roberts on May 7, first pitch scheduled for 6 p.m. at Gary Hogan Field.
 
Little Rock is currently 21-25 (13-10 Sun Belt) after suffering a series sweep to South Alabama. The Trojans struggled on the mound in all three games against the Jaguars. The team's bats caught fire in game three of the series, but South Alabama managed to score late to complete the sweep.
 
Alexander's Big Week
Troy Alexander went 5-for-13 with two home runs on the weekend. The senior joins Riley Pittman as the only other Trojan to reach double-digit (10) homers on the year. Alexander notched three runs scored while driving three runs as well. In the outfield, Alexander was spectacular, robbing the Jaguars of extra bases on multiple occasions to keep the games close for the Trojan pitching staff.
 
Scouting Oral Roberts
The Golden Eagles come into this weekend's series with a 23-20 record (14-10 Summit League). Oral Roberts is coming off a series loss to West Illinois. When the Golden Eagles hosted the Trojans on March 26, the hosts took the contest 4-3 in extra innings. Oral Roberts has posted a .283 team batting average with 46 home runs thus far. They are led by Spencer Henson hitting at a .371 clip with 13 home runs and 41 RBI. Their pitching staff has been solid, posting a 4.88 team ERA.
 
Back to the Sun Belt
After this midweek matchup, the Trojans will host Sun Belt West Division leaders Texas State for a three-game set starting Friday, May 10. First pitch with the Bobcats is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Gary Hogan Field.
 
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