App State Baseball seeks to build on their recent series win over Marshall as they face UNC Asheville Tuesday. The Mountaineers previously triumphed over the Bulldogs last week with a dominating run-rule victory. The match is set for 5 p.m. and will be available on ESPN+, presenting a chance for App State to extend their winning streak.

By the Numbers
  • App State holds a record of 16-14 (5-7 Sun Belt) this season, while UNC Asheville is at 15-17 (3-6 Sun Belt).
  • Gage Peterson leads the Sun Belt with a 1.60 ERA, ranking 14th nationally, and has 61 strikeouts this season.
State of Play
  • App State is on a positive trajectory having won eight of their last eleven games.
  • UNC Asheville is under new interim head coach Alex Raburn, having matched their previous season's win total already.
What's Next

Following their matchup against UNC Asheville, App State will return home to play ULM in a three-game series over the weekend. This will be crucial as ULM leads the league in batting average while App State aims to solidify their standing in the Sun Belt.

Bottom Line

As App State continues to improve, a strong performance against UNC Asheville is essential not only for maintaining momentum but also for positioning themselves favorably for upcoming challenges. Key players like Gage Peterson and Ethan Puig will be pivotal in that effort.