Jax State baseball is set to face Samford on Tuesday evening at Joe Lee Griffin Field. The Gamecocks, boasting a 36-9 record, recently secured their sixth Conference USA series victory against New Mexico State, highlighted by back-to-back shutout wins. Notably, Jax State's pitching staff ranks third nationally with six shutouts this season. Samford comes into the matchup with a 23-19 record, having recently swept USC Upstate and looking to build on their previous victory over Jax State. The teams’ historical matchup favors Jax State, holding a 56-37 series lead.

By the Numbers
  • Jax State has a record of 36-9 this season and ranks third nationally with six shutouts.
  • Ryan Geraghty holds a 1-1 record with a 6.20 ERA; Samford's Michael Fredette is 0-2 with a 14.54 ERA.
State of Play
  • Jax State recently won against Troy, coming from behind after trailing by four runs.
  • This game is crucial as Jax State aims to avoid being swept by Samford for the third time in four years.
What's Next

Following this game, Jax State will continue to compete within the Conference USA schedule, seeking to maintain their impressive standings and secure more wins ahead of postseason play.

Bottom Line

As Jax State takes on Samford, they are not only looking to extend their successful season but also to assert dominance over their historical rivals, making this matchup a key moment in their campaign.