After taking two of three to open the season against Eastern Michigan, the Little Rock Trojans hit the road for the first time in 2026 with a midweek matchup against the Memphis Tigers on Tuesday afternoon.
Little Rock and Memphis are set for a 4:05 p.m. first pitch at FedEx Park in Memphis. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and broadcast on 106.7 FM Buz2.
Game Information
Who: Little Rock (2-1) at Memphis (2-1)
When: Tuesday, Feb. 17 – 4:05 p.m.
Where: FedEx Park – Memphis, Tenn.
Video: ESPN+
Radio: 106.7 FM Buz2
Coach Talk
"We've got some arms that we want to see tomorrow, but we'll go with
Malcolm Brown to start things off," head coach
Chris Curry said. "We're not overlooking these Tuesday games. We want to go to our veteran guys in these midweeks and sneak some wins."
"We've got some juggernaut games lined up on Tuesdays, starting with Memphis. We need to clean some things up in the bullpen, correct some issues in baserunning, and hit a lot better with runners in scoring position. Eastern Michigan gave us a really good look last weekend and let us know what we need to work on."
"I enjoy playing Memphis every year. I know we're getting a good look at a good program that's tough. They have a great park and good coaches. It'll be fun."
Series History
Little Rock is 15-43 all-time against Memphis and split the season series last year. Each team defended its home field in 2025, with the Trojans earning a 9-8 win in 10 innings in Little Rock, while the Tigers claimed a 13-3 run-rule victory at FedEx Park.
The Trojans are 7-33 on the road in the series and last won in Memphis in 2018.
Trojan Report
Little Rock's starting rotation of
Brannon Westmoreland,
Brigden Parker, and
Zach Busick was dominant against Eastern Michigan, combining for 16 innings with 16 strikeouts while allowing just four hits and one run. All three starters recorded quality starts.
Nico Baumbach made a strong return to the lineup, hitting .500 (6-for-12) over the weekend with a home run, two doubles, and two RBIs. The seventh-year player recorded a hit and scored a run in all three games.
Luis Castillo launched his first home run as a Trojan on Saturday, a towering 459-foot blast that left the bat at 112 miles per hour.
Gage Haley and
Jack Cline each recorded a save in the series, combining for four scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and striking out seven.
