Preview: Tarleton State Takes on Sam Houston in Huntsville Baseball Showdown
Fuller Smith, head coach of Tarleton State Baseball, leads the team to face his former squad, Sam Houston, in a three-game series in Huntsville, Texas.
By the Numbers- Tarleton State: 25-20 record, 15-9 WAC
- Sam Houston: 24-21 record, 7-11 C-USA
The Texans face Sam Houston, seeking to maintain their recent success against the Bearkats despite both teams coming off midweek losses.
State of Play- Tarleton State holds its best WAC record in program history at 25-20
- Grant Garza and Reese Bassinger rank in the top 25 nationally for ERA
- Ike Shirey and Tyson Drake are among the top stolen base leaders in the WAC
Following the series in Huntsville, the Texans will face Baylor in a midweek matchup before continuing their season.
Bottom LineAs Fuller Smith takes on his former team, the outcome of the series will reflect not only the Texans' current standing but also Smith's impact in his inaugural season as head coach.
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