HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team hosts Saint Louis in a three-game series this weekend at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field. In an attempt to avoid rainy weather, the teams will play a doubleheader at 11 a.m. Saturday and a single game Sunday at 1 p.m.
All three games between Southeastern (12-6) and the Billikens (15-1) will be carried on ESPN+.
Fans can also listen to the game broadcasts in the Hammond area on 90.9 The Lion. In addition, an audio stream is available online at www.LionSports.net/ListenLive and via the Lions Gameday Experience, TuneIn and MyTuner Radio apps. Both the TuneIn and MyTuner apps are compatible with the Apple CarPlay software available in most late-model automobiles. Search for KSLU 90.9 FM in the TuneIn app.
A pair of weekly promotions are on tap for the series. This season, Saturday games will feature Baseball Bingo and free general admission tickets are available each Sunday home game for active military members presenting a valid service ID at the gate.
The Lions are coming off an 8-7 win at home over Tulane.
Shea Thomas (.354),
Jude Hall (.341),
Justin Williams (.286) and
TJ Salvaggio (.276) pace Southeastern at the plate. Hall and Thomas are tied for the team lead with four home runs. Thomas' 17 RBIs are tops on the squad.
Right-hander
Brennan Stuprich (1-2, 2.42) draws the starting nod for the Lions in the series opener. The redshirt junior from Kenner, Louisiana will be opposed by Saint Louis junior right-hander Jackson Holmes (4-0, 4.91).
Saturday's second game features a pitching matchup of redshirt junior right-hander
Dakota Lee (0-1, 2.45) for Southeastern and sophomore right-hander Charlie Weber (1-0, 8.22) for the Billikens.
Will Kinzeler (1-0, 7.02), a senior right-hander from Covington, Louisiana, earns the start on the mound Sunday. Saint Louis has not announced a starting pitcher for the series finale.
The Billikens carry a seven-game winning streak into the series, having swept Loyola Marymount in the three-game series this past weekend and defeating Missouri State, 5-3, Tuesday.
Patrick Clohisy (.500), Cole Smith (.410), Hayden Moore (.404), and Ethan Sitzman (.386) pace Saint Louis at the plate. Clohisy, Moore and Sitzman are three of the five players tied for the team lead with four home runs. Clohisy and Smith both own a team-high 26 RBIs.
UP NEXT
Southeastern wraps up its 10-game home stand Tuesday, hosting LSU Alexandria in a non-conference matchup at 6 p.m. The game is another $2 Tuesday, featuring $2 general admission tickets and $2 hot dogs at the concession stand. Kids will also be allowed to stand on the field next to their favorite Lion during the National Anthem.
TICKET & PARKING INFORMATION
Single-game tickets are now on sale. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to minimize ticket lines on game days. Southeastern students are encouraged to contact the ticket office before the game to reserve theirs in advance.
General admission tickets for most games are $11 for adults and $8 for youth (ages 3-12). Southeastern students, with a university ID, and children under age 2 are admitted for free. Gameday parking is $5 per day for standard vehicles and $25 for RVs.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.LionSports.net/Tickets or by contacting the Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office at (985) 549-5466. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Fridays. The ticket booth at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field opens exactly one hour before the scheduled first pitch.
Southeastern uses mobile ticketing as the primary method for distributing tickets purchased online. Tickets will be available via text message or email in a PDF format for fans to download on their phone or print at home. Tickets can also be downloaded to Apple Wallet.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Southeastern Athletics enforces a clear bag policy for all ticketed events. The policy mirrors the safety precautions required for entrance to professional and collegiate sporting venues throughout the country. For more information on the clear bag policy, visit www.LionSports.net/Clear.
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
Fans are encouraged to follow the Southeastern Baseball social media accounts (@LionUpBaseball) on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to stay engaged with the program.
The latest updates are also available at www.LionSports.net and the Lions Gameday Experience app. Available for both Android and iOS devices, the Gameday app can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play.
OPPONENT | LOCATION
Saint Louis (15-1) at Southeastern (12-6)
Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field (Hammond, Louisiana)
DATES | TIMES | PROBABLE STARTERS
Saturday, March 16 – 11 a.m. (CT)
STL – RHP Jackson Holmes (4-0, 4.91) vs.
SLU – RHP
Brennan Stuprich (1-2, 2.42)
Saturday, March 16 – DH
STL – RHP Charlie Weber (1-0, 8.22) vs.
SLU – RHP
Dakota Lee (0-1, 4.12)
Sunday, March 17 – 1 p.m. (CT)
STL – TBA (0-0, 0.00) vs.
SLU – RHP
Will Kinzeler (1-0, 7.02)
RADIO | VIDEO | INTERNET | MOBILE DEVICES
• Radio – 90.9 The Lion
• TV / Video – ESPN+
• www.LionSports.net – live stats, audio and video
• Lions Gameday Experience app
#LionUp