FORT SMITH, Ark. - University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Baseball is back in action at Crowder Field this weekend, hosting Texas A&M International for a four-game series.
The first pitch of the series is scheduled for Friday at 1 p.m. followed by a doubleheader Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. The series will then conclude Sunday with a single game, also at 1 p.m.
All four games will be streamed on the Lone Star Conference Digital Network and broadcast on Fox Sports Radio 103.5. Live stats will be available at uafslions.com.
For the latest updates on any schedule changes, visit uafslions.com or follow UAFS Athletics on social media.
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LAST WEEK: The Lions faced an uphill battle at No. 3 Angelo State, as the Rams swept the four-game series with the Lions.
OVER THE FENCE: UAFS hit four home runs in a game for the second time this season in the finale against the Rams. The other was at St. Mary's.
AT THE PLATE: Shortstop Matt Schilling leads the Lions with a .323 batting average, four home runs and 14 RBIs. Catcher Nico Patrick is hitting .318 while outfielder Michael Brinton is second with 12 RBIs.
ON THE MOUND: Brayden Johnson leads UAFS on the mound with a 2.10 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 30.0 innings. Jakob Petross has a 4.38 ERA in 24.2 innings of relief while starter Grant Shankle leads the team with two wins.
WALK IT OFF: Five of the last seven home wins for the Lions have come via the walk off.
SCOUTING TAMIU: The Dustdevils won the final game of their series last week against UT Tyler and are 7-15, 6-14 LSC. Outfielder Joseph Cruz leads TAMIU with a .347 average and 17 runs scored while outfielder Matt Kissamis has a team-high three homers and 18 RBIs. Righty Ian Cabrera is 2-1 on the mound with a 4.82 ERA and 34 strikeouts on a pitching staff that ranks 12th in the LSC with an 8.80 ERA.
THE SERIES: UAFS leads the series by a 33-12 margin after winning three of four games last season. The Lions have won 23 of the last 26 meetings with the Dustdevils.
