Samford Baseball is set to host in-state rival Jacksonville State on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Joe Lee Griffin Field. The teams, which have a long-standing rivalry with 93 previous matchups, face off after Samford narrowly won 7-6 earlier this season. Currently, Samford holds a record of 23-19, while Jacksonville State boasts a strong 36-9 record. Samford will start pitcher Michael Fredette, and Jacksonville State will counter with Ryan Geraghty. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+ and access real-time stats during the game.

By the Numbers
  • Samford has a record of 23-19 overall and 8-4 in SoCon play.
  • Jacksonville State has a record of 36-9 overall and 18-3 in Conference USA play.
  • Samford's Jake Souders is hitting .391 with 10 home runs and 39 RBIs.
  • Jacksonville State's Jaxon Pate is batting .373 with 12 doubles and 22 RBIs.
State of Play
  • Samford recently swept a three-game series against USC Upstate.
  • Jacksonville State won two out of three games against New Mexico State last weekend.
  • Samford's starting pitcher, Michael Fredette, has a 0-2 record and an ERA of 14.54.
  • Jacksonville State’s Ryan Geraghty has a 1-1 record with a 6.20 ERA.
What's Next

Following the rivalry game, both teams will continue to navigate their respective conference schedules. Samford will aim to build momentum and improve its overall standing, while Jacksonville State looks to strengthen its position as a top contender.

Bottom Line

Expect an intense matchup that reflects the heated rivalry between Samford and Jacksonville State. Each team has shown strengths this season, making this game crucial for conference standings and bragging rights.