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CHARLOTTE, NC — Jacksonville baseball continues ASUN play this weekend with a three-game series at Queens University of Charlotte.
The Dolphins enter the weekend at 10-11 overall and 1-2 in conference play after taking the series finale against West Georgia. Queens sits at 4-16 overall and 0-3 in ASUN play after being swept by FGCU in its opening conference series.
Weekend Schedule
Richard “Stick” Williams Dream Field & Education Center.
Probable Pitching Matchups
Friday
LHP Alex Walsh (JU)
3.16 ERA, 3-2, 25.2 IP, 19 K
RHP Matthew Eagen (QU)
6.00 ERA, 1-3, 27.0 IP, 17 K
Saturday
RHP Payton Waters (JU)
5.03 ERA, 0-3, 19.2 IP, 13 K
RHP Joey Ruller (QU)
5.40 ERA, 0-4, 30.0 IP, 21 K
Sunday
RHP Brendan Holland (JU)
4.35 ERA, 1-2, 20.2 IP, 21 K
RHP Adrian Quezada (QU)
7.01 ERA, 1-3, 25.2 IP, 24 K
Jacksonville Notes
Jacksonville went 1-2 in its ASUN-opening series at West Georgia, winning the finale on Sunday
The Dolphins are 7-2 all-time against Queens
Jacksonville enters the weekend fourth in the Graphite Division standings
Roger Vergara has been the hottest bat in the lineup, highlighted by a home run against South Florida and continued production over the past week.
Queens Notes
Queens opened conference play with a three-game sweep at the hands of FGCU
The Royals are 3-8 in home games this season
As a team, Queens is hitting .199 with 10 home runs and 53 RBIs
Opponents are hitting .292 against Queens pitching with 31 home runs allowed
What to Watch
Jacksonville looks to build momentum after its Sunday win at West Georgia
The Dolphins will face a Queens pitching staff with ERAs above 5.00 for all three projected starters
Limiting free passes and controlling the strike zone will be key against a Royals staff that has issued 58 walks this season