App State Mountaineers will host James Madison Dukes for the first time at Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium in a three-game set starting Friday, with all games streamed on ESPN+.

By the Numbers
  • App State: 17-21 overall, 4-11 in SBC
  • James Madison: 26-16 overall, 8-7 in SBC
Yes, But

James Madison swept the Mountaineers last year in their first meeting in over 17 years.

State of Play
  • Coach Hoerner nearing 700 career head-coaching wins.
  • Mountaineers have excelled when scoring early and limiting opponents' hits.
  • App State's pitchers have the third-best strikeout-to-walk ratio in the Sun Belt at 2.52.
What's Next

After the series, App State will face Western Carolina in a doubleheader next Tuesday.

Bottom Line

As the Mountaineers make history hosting James Madison, the series presents an opportunity for Coach Hoerner to reach a milestone and highlights the team's strengths in early scoring and pitching efficiency.