HAMMOND, La. – With a promotions-filled series planned, Southeastern Louisiana hosts Stephen F. Austin in Southland Conference action this weekend at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field.
 
Games between Southeastern (27-17, 14-7 Southland) and the Lumberjacks (14-26, 6-12 Southland) are scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.
 
Saturday the Lions celebrate National Super Hero Day by offering a discounted ticket to all fans who show up at the ballpark dressed as their favorite super hero (super powers not required). 
 
Sunday is Senior Day. Prior to the 1 p.m. first pitch, Lion seniors Drew Avans, Josh Green, Evan Hileman, Gage Pickett, Taylor Schwaner, Trenon Trosclair and Daniel Wasinger will be honored in a special ceremony.
 
The series finale is also the final Local Hero Appreciation Day of the season. Every Sunday home game throughout the 2018 season, the Lions have given thanks to our first responders, service members and military personnel with a discounted ticket available at the ticket booth (must have a valid service ID).
 
All three games can be heard in the Hammond area on KSLU 90.9 FM, and worldwide online or through either the Radio FX or TuneIn apps. Fans can also keep up with all the action through streaming video, live statistics or by following @SLUathletics on Twitter.
 
The Southland Digital Network, with a broadcast produced by the Southeastern Channel, will provide a free video stream of the series opener. Fans can watch online or by using the Southland Conference app on their tablet, mobile device or TV (Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku).
 
Links to audio, video, stats, promotions and tickets are available on the baseball schedule page at www.LionSports.net.
 
Green (5-3, 3.32), the senior right-hander, opposes Lumberjack freshman left-hander Dru Dziedzic (1-2, 4.87) in the series opener Friday at 6 p.m.

Saturday at 2 p.m., the Lions will send redshirt junior right-hander Carlisle Koestler (7-1, 2.31), who leads the Southland in wins, to the mound opposite SFA freshman righty Sean Beasley (2-3, 6.88).

Sunday at 1 p.m. Southeastern will counter Lumberjack senior right-hander Trevor Kiminski (2-4, 5.40) in the series finale with junior right-hander Corey Gaconi (3-1, 4.62).
 
Cody Grosse (.318) and Avans (.316) pace Southeastern's offensive attack. Avans leads the Southland with eight home runs and his 18 stolen bases rank second. Kyle Schimpf's 36 RBI rank fourth in the Southland. Grosse leads the conference with 40 runs scored.
 
The Lions are hitting .245 collectively, with 57 doubles, 13 triples and 27 home runs. Their 105 stolen bases rank third nationally. Southeastern's pitching staff, which has compiled a 3.65 ERA, has struck out 351 batters through 394.1 innings of work and issued the fourth-fewest walks per nine (2.60) in the nation. Opponents are hitting .248 off Lion pitching.
 
Southeastern swept a doubleheader from Nicholls the last time out, taking the series. The Lumberjacks have dropped four of their last five.
 
Eric DeJesus (.307) and Jared Martin (.303) are SFA's top hitters. Josh Evans' seven home runs and Martin's 29 RBI are tops on the club, while Nick Daley leads the Southland with 21 stolen bases.
 
The Lumberjacks are hitting .267 as a team, with 74 doubles, four triples, 28 home runs and 44 stolen bases. SFA pitchers have combined for a 6.57 ERA and 288 strikeouts in 356 innings pitched. Opponents are hitting .289 off Lumberjack pitching.
 
Southeastern embarks on a six-game road trip to begin the month of May, opening a Southland series May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at conference-leading Sam Houston State.
 
TICKETS
Single game tickets for Lion home games can be purchased online at www.LionSports.net/Tickets or by contacting the athletics ticket office at (985) 549-5466. 
 
General Admission tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for children (ages 3-12). Tax is included in the price of admission. Southeastern students are admitted free with a valid university ID card.

Students, campus organizations and fans can earn points toward their Lion Up Loyalty account at any home game by checking in on the mobile app while in attendance.
 
DIAMOND CLUB / S CLUB
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the baseball program are encouraged to join the Diamond Club. Lion baseball alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letter winners. S Club members also gain membership in the Diamond Club.
 
All membership fees and donations to both the Diamond Club and S Club (baseball) are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern baseball program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at laa@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
For more information on Lions Baseball, follow @Lions_Baseball on Twitter, @SLU_LionsBaseball on Instagram, like /SLUathletics on Facebook and subscribe to the SLUathletics YouTube channel.
 

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (14-26, 6-12 Southland) at
Southeastern Louisiana Lions (27-17, 14-7 Southland)

DATES / TIMES / PITCHING MATCHUPS
Friday, April 27 – 6 p.m. (CT)
SFA – LHP Dru Dziedzic (1-2, 4.87) vs.
SLU – RHP Josh Green (5-3, 3.32)
 
Saturday, April 28 – 2 p.m. (CT)
SFA – RHP Sean Beasley (2-3, 6.88) vs.
SLU – RHP Carlisle Koestler (7-1, 2.31)
 
Sunday, April 29 – 1 p.m. (CT)
SFA – RHP Trevor Kiminski (2-4, 5.40) vs.
SLU – RHP Corey Gaconi (3-1, 4.62)
 
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