HAMMOND, La. – Southeastern Louisiana University students will receive a finals stress-relief packet while supplies last and all fans in attendance are invited to stay for a postgame showing of "Angels in the Outfield" on the videoboard at Wednesday's 6 p.m. Lion baseball game against Jackson State at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field.

The game features two of the top hitters in the nation. Southeastern (31-13) is led by Jameson Fisher. A junior from Zachary, Louisiana, he ranks second in the nation in both batting average (.447) and on-base percentage (.578), while Cornelius Copeland of Jackson State (26-23) ranks third with a .441 batting average.

Wednesday's game can be heard in the Hammond area on KSLU 90.9 FM, online and through the TuneIn Radio app (search for KSLU). Fans can also keep up with the game through live statistics or by following SLUathletics on Twitter. Streaming video is available on LionVision, Southeastern's subscription-based video stream. Links for audio, video, stats, a gameday promotions schedule and tickets are available on the baseball schedule page at www.LionSports.net.

Southeastern is coming off a series sweep of conference-foe Houston Baptist this past weekend.

Five everyday players are hitting .300 or better for the Lions, including Fisher, Drew Avans (.328), Carson Crites (.324), Webb Bobo (.309) and Brennan Breaud (.308). Fisher also leads the squad with 10 home runs and 52 RBIs. Southeastern is hitting .292 as a team, with 66 doubles, 16 triples, 39 home runs and 79 stolen bases.

Fisher, the Lions' first baseman, also ranks sixth nationally in slugging percentage (.745), ninth in sacrifice flies (6) and 11th in walks (41).

Southeastern's pitching staff enters the weekend series with a 2.51 ERA, the third-lowest in the nation, and has fanned 356 batters through 383.1 innings of work. Ranked fifth in hits allowed per nine innings (7.18), opponents are hitting .219 off Lion pitching.

Right-hander Pat Cashman (3-3, 4.89) draws the starting assignment for Southeastern. Jackson State has not announced a starting pitcher.

The Tigers' pitching staff has compiled a 5.40 ERA, fanning 377 batters in 396.1 innings of work. Opponents are hitting .279 off Jackson State pitching.

Copeland (.441), Carlos Diaz (.405) and Calvin Newsome (.363) pace the Tigers at the plate. Jesus Santana leads the squad with 16 home runs, ranking third nationally, and 56 RBIs. Bryce Brown owns a team-high 18 stolen bases.

Jackson State is hitting .320 as a team, with 95 doubles, 17 triples, 47 home runs and 88 stolen bases. The Tigers' .424 on-base percentage is the third-highest in the nation and so is their scoring average of 8.6 runs per game. They lead the nation in being hit by pitches (92), while being ranked fifth in hits (505), sixth in stolen bases and eighth in batting average.

A limited number of Right Field Box Seats are available for $15 apiece. General Admission tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children (ages 3-12). Southeastern students are admitted free with a valid university ID card.

Students and campus organizations can earn points toward their new Lion Up Loyalty account at any home game by checking in on the mobile app while in attendance.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.LionSports.net/Tickets or by contacting the athletics ticket office at (985) 549-5466 or 1-866-LION-TIX. Ticket office hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Fridays. The box office at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field opens one hour prior to the scheduled first pitch.

Southeastern travels to Lamar this coming weekend for a key Southland Conference series in Beaumont, Texas. The first-place Lions lead third-place Lamar by two games in the conference standings, with three weeks left in the regular season.


Jackson State Tigers (26-23) at Southeastern Louisiana Lions (31-13)

DATES / TIMES / PITCHING MATCHUP
Wednesday, May 4 – 6 p.m. (CT)
JSU – TBA (0-0, 0.00) vs.
SLU – Senior RHP Pat Cashman (3-3, 4.89)

STADIUM
Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field (Hammond, Louisiana)

RADIO
• KSLU, 90.9 FM
• Pregame show starts 15 minutes prior to first pitch

INTERNET / MOBILE DEVICE
• www.LionSports.net – live audio, stats and video
• TuneIn Radio app