BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – This weekend, the Samford University baseball team will take on Bowling Green in an exciting three-game series. The games are set for Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m., and Sunday at 11 a.m. You can catch the Friday and Sunday matches live on ESPN+, and live stats will be available for all three games.
This matchup marks the first meeting between Samford and Bowling Green on the baseball field.
Samford enters the weekend with a record of 3-5, recently celebrating a thrilling 6-5 victory over North Alabama. Star players include Jake Souders, hitting .333 with two home runs and four RBIs. Luke Boykin leads the Bulldogs in both home runs (four) and RBIs (14). Other contributors like Trey Higgins, Charlie Bozeman, and Eddie Marshall have also made their mark, each hitting home runs this season. Cade Carr follows closely with five RBIs.
Bowling Green, on the other hand, is struggling at 1-6, having lost 11-1 to Cincinnati. Their pitching staff for this weekend features Jacob Turner, Carrson Sova, and Andrew Heffernan. At the plate, Sam Seidel stands out with a batting average of .435, including three doubles and four RBIs.
In recent years, college baseball has witnessed a rise in popularity, drawing in more fans and creating intense rivalries. According to a recent NCAA report, attendance at college games has increased by nearly 20% over the past five years. This trend reflects a growing appreciation for the sport among younger fans, often fueled by social media engagement and established stars from college teams entering the professional leagues.
Stay updated on Samford baseball by visiting Samford’s official athletics site, SamfordSports.com. Fans can also connect on social media at Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
