HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team heads east on a seven-game road trip with stops at Jacksonville, Alabama A&M and No. 13-ranked Auburn. SLU (7-2) kicks off the trip with a three-game series this weekend in Jacksonville, Florida.
 
Game times against the Dolphins (6-4) are 5 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. Sunday at John Sessions Stadium at Alexander Brest Field. All times listed are Central Time.
 
Pending the resumption of network services on campus, fans will be able to listen to game broadcasts online at www.LionSports.net/ListenLive and via both the Lions Gameday Experience TuneIn Radio apps. The TuneIn app is compatible with the Apple CarPlay software available in most late-model automobiles. Search for KSLU 90.9 FM in the TuneIn app.
 
Southeastern leads the all-time series against Jacksonville, 2-1, winning the previous three-game series played in Hammond during the abbreviated 2020 season.
 
The Lions will send right-hander Brennan Stuprich (1-0, 4.09) to the mound in the series opener. He will match up against Jacksonville righty Evan Chrest (0-0, 2.00).
 
Junior right-hander Will Kinzeler (2-0, 0.79) draws the starting assignment Saturday for SLU opposite Dolphin right-hander Christian Graham (1-0, 2.53).
 
Sunday, the Lions are slated to start right-hander Andrew Landry (1-1, 4.91) in the series finale against Jacksonville left-hander Dakota Stone (1-1, 5.79).
 
SLU has dropped its last two games after winning seven consecutive to open the season, tying the 2012 squad for the second-best start to a season in program history.
 
The Lions lead the nation in HBPs (40), ranking third in stolen bases (34), fourth in walks (70), sixth in runs scored (103) and eighth in on-base percentage (.469).
 
Southeastern's offense is led by Tyler Finke (.423), Connor Manola (.375), Champ Artigues (.364) and Jake Killingsworth (306). Finke leads the nation in run scored (20), ranking second in stolen bases (11), fifth in walks (13), sixth in on-base percentage (.659) and ninth in HBPs (5).
 
Rhett Rosevear leads the nation in HBPs (10) and is tied for fifth in walks with Finke. Shea Thomas ranks third nationally in sacrifice flies (3) and 25^th in RBIs (15).
 
Jacksonville split a midweek series against No. 2-ranked Florida, dropping an 18-8 decision Tuesday at home and picking up a 10-8 victory Wednesday in Gainesville, Florida.
 
The Dolphins rank 11^th nationally in walks (58) and 12^th in stolen bases (21). The pitching staff ranks seventh in hit batters (21).
 
Cam Ridley (.324), Hogan McIntosh (.289) and Chandler Howard (.282) are Jacksonville's leading hitters.
 
UP NEXT
Southeastern continues on its road trip with a 1 p.m. midweek contest Wednesday in Huntsville, Alabama against Alabama A&M. It will be the first matchup between the two schools on the diamond. The Lions conclude their trip with a three-game series at Auburn, March 10-12.
 
RADIO SHOW
The next episode of Inside Southeastern Baseball with Matt Riser, presented by Cretin-Townsend Homes, is slated for Monday at 12 p.m. from Cate Street Seafood Station in downtown Hammond. Fans can listen to every show online at www.LionSports.net/ListenLive and via both the Lions Gameday Experience or TuneIn apps. The TuneIn app is compatible with the Apple CarPlay software available in most newer automobiles.
 
LIONS GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE APP
The Lions Gameday Experience app puts audio, stats, video, social media and more in the hands of fans. Those in attendance can also check in to earn reward points redeemable for Southeastern-related prizes. Available for both Android and iOS devices, it can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play or by following the link www.LionSports.net/App.
 
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.
 
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 or by visiting www.LionUp.com.
  
SOCIAL MEDIA
For more information on Lions Baseball, follow @LionUpBaseball or @MattRiser17 on Twitter, @LionUpBaseball on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to the SLUathletics YouTube channel.
 
OPPONENT | LOCATION
Southeastern (7-2) at Jacksonville (6-4)
John Sessions Stadium at Alexander Brest Field (Jacksonville, Florida)
 
DATES | TIMES | PROBABLE STARTERS
Friday, March 3 – 5 p.m. (CT)
SLU – RHP Brennan Stuprich (1-0, 4.09) vs.
JAX – RHP Evan Chrest (0-0, 2.00)
 
Saturday, March 4 – 1 p.m. (CT)
SLU – RHP Will Kinzeler (2-0, 0.79) vs.
JAX – RHP Christian Graham (1-0, 2.53)
 
Sunday, March 5 – 12 p.m. (CT)
SLU – RHP Andrew Landry (1-1, 4.91) vs.
JAX – LHP Dakota Stone (1-1, 5.79)
 
RADIO | VIDEO | INTERNET | MOBILE DEVICES
• www.LionSports.net – live audio and stats
• Lions Gameday Experience app, TuneIn Radio app