The Memphis Tigers baseball team (10-20, 3-6 American) faces off against Arkansas State (19-12, 6-6 Sun Belt) in a midweek matchup at Slayton Family Field. First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. Memphis leads the all-time series 69-37 and recently won their last encounter 11-9. After a tough 2-1 series loss against South Florida, Memphis aims to regain momentum against Arkansas State, who also comes off a series loss against Troy. The game features strong pitching matchups with Memphis starting Logan Rushing and Arkansas State countering with Kole Turner.

By the Numbers
  • Memphis has 72 stolen bases, leading the American Conference and ranking 26th nationally.
  • Senior Freddy Rodriguez has 24 stolen bases, ranking sixth nationally in success rate.
  • Thirteen Tigers have hit a total of 33 home runs this season.
  • Arkansas State ranks 20th in the nation with a 3.79 ERA and fifth in walks allowed per nine innings (3.11).
State of Play
  • Memphis recently lost a series against South Florida, dropping two of three games.
  • Arkansas State also dropped two of three games in their recent series against Troy, with all games ending 6-4.
What's Next

Moving forward, both teams will look to improve their records as the season progresses, with Memphis seeking to leverage their speed and power at the plate against Arkansas State's strong pitching. Strong performances tonight could set the tone for upcoming series in their respective conferences.

Bottom Line

This matchup is crucial for both teams to regain confidence and momentum after recent losses. Memphis鈥檚 ability to exploit their speed and power could be the key to solidifying their standing in the American Conference, while Arkansas State looks to continue their strong pitching success.