Troy Baseball Faces Alabama State at Home
Troy Baseball is gearing up to play Alabama State at Riddle-Pace Field on Tuesday. The Trojans recently had a mixed weekend, finishing 1-2 against Georgia Southern. They lost the first two games but bounced back with a solid 11-5 win, thanks in part to Steven Meier’s impressive performance, where he hit for the cycle.
In their earlier match against Alabama State on March 17, Troy secured an 11-2 victory. Players like Jimmy Janicki and Houston Markham stood out, with Meier contributing a home run. Freshman pitcher Matt Dill had a strong start, allowing just one run in four innings.
Dill is set to pitch again, boasting a team-leading 3.07 ERA. He has allowed only two earned runs over his past two midweek starts.
On Alabama State’s side, they’re coming off a rough weekend, losing all three games against Florida A&M. The Hornets have a .251 batting average, led by Miguel Orpeza’s .376. Their pitching staff has struggled this season with a 6.20 ERA.
Game Details
- Teams: Troy (12-16, 4-5 Sun Belt) vs. Alabama State (12-14, 3-6 SWAC)
- Time: Tuesday, March 31 at 6 p.m.
- Location: Riddle-Pace Field, Troy, Ala.
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Key Players to Watch
- Troy: Matt Dill (RHP, 2-1, 3.07 ERA)
- Alabama State: Caleb Sanders (LHP, 0-0, 6.75 ERA)
Meier’s cycle was a historic moment, marking only the third time it’s happened in Troy’s history. He now joins former Trojans Miles Hoyle and Danny Collins. This achievement brings more excitement to Troy’s season and shows the talent emerging from the team.
Another player to keep an eye on is Aaron Piasecki, who is hard to strike out. He has the best strikeout rate in the Sun Belt Conference at just 7.8%. Piasecki has twice as many walks as strikeouts this season, which highlights his discipline at the plate.
Troy has historically dominated their series with Alabama State, leading 36-4 overall and winning 18 in a row since 2016. Under head coach Skylar Meade, the Trojans are 8-0 against the Hornets.
This matchup promises to be an exciting game as Troy looks to extend their winning streak against Alabama State while improving their season record.
