University of Memphis Athletics
Tuesday, February 25
Memphis, Tenn.
4:05 P.M.
University of Memphis
vs
Alabama A&M
Photo by: Matthew A. Smith
Tigers Geared Up for Pair of Midweek Games
Feb 24, 2025 | Baseball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis baseball team is set for its first double mid-week slate of the season as the Tigers welcome Alabama A&M to FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field on Tuesday afternoon at 4:05 p.m. before traveling to Little Rock for a 3:05 p.m. game on Wednesday.
Tuesday's game will be available via audio stream on GoTigersGo.com with Jeff Brightwell on the call. Wednesday's game vs. Little Rock will be streamed live on ESPN+.
Tuesday's game vs. the Bulldogs will be the second-ever meeting between Memphis and Alabama A&M, with the Tigers taking the lone game of the series by score of 5-3 (3/1/22). Wednesday's clash with the Trojans in Little Rock will be the 55th all-time meeting between the programs with Memphis leading 42-12 in the all-time series.
Memphis (4-2) is coming off its second-straight series win to begin the season after taking down SEMO two games to one on opening weekend before taking two-of-three games from Valpo over the weekend.
Alabama A&M will enter Tuesday with a record of 2-5 overall. The Bulldogs most recently went 1-2 at the MLB Andre Dawson Classic in Vero Beach, Florida, over the weekend, defeating Prairie View A&M 7-4 before dropping games to Grambling State and Florida A&M.
The Tigers will roll out RHP Charlie Smith to make his Memphis debut on the mound vs. Alabama A&M on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will counter with a 'Charlie' of their own – RHP Charlie Lazo – who will also be making his season debut.
The Bulldogs enter Tuesday led offensively by Trey Rutledge (.500 AVG., 6 SB) and Charles Morris (.333 AVG., 4 RBI).
Redshirt-junior INF Shane Cox has led the Tigers offensively through the first two weeks of the season. The Munford, Tenn., native is slashing .381 / .409 / .952 for a staggering 1.361 OPS, thanks to seven extra-base hits (2 HR, 4 2B, 1 3B). His six RBI are second most on the team behind only James Smith IV (8).
After ranking 12th nationally with 54 double plays turned a season ago, the Tigers have turned nine through the season's first six games and rank seventh nationally in that category (No. 1 AAC).
The Memphis pitching staff has been another highlight to the start of the season, combining for a 3.00 ERA to lead The American and rank top 40 nationally.
Three-base hits have also been common through the first six games of the year as the Tigers have already recorded three (No. 22 in NCAA, No. 2 AAC) after totaling just six a season ago.
Looking ahead at the Trojans of Little Rock (3-3), they will enter Wednesday's matchup after a Monday game at UL-Monroe. The Trojans are coming off being swept at Nicholls in three games in Thibodaux, La., over the weekend.
Little Rock is led offensively by Ryan Geck (.348 AVG., 3 2B, 5 RBI) and Zach Henry (.348 AVG., 1 HR, 3 RBI, 5 SB).
Starting pitchers for Wednesday's matchup at Little Rock will be announced at a later time.
Season-ticket packages and single-game tickets are available at THIS LINK. Kids ages 17 and under receive free general admission all season long.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tiger Baseball and to purchase tickets, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Tuesday's game will be available via audio stream on GoTigersGo.com with Jeff Brightwell on the call. Wednesday's game vs. Little Rock will be streamed live on ESPN+.
Tuesday's game vs. the Bulldogs will be the second-ever meeting between Memphis and Alabama A&M, with the Tigers taking the lone game of the series by score of 5-3 (3/1/22). Wednesday's clash with the Trojans in Little Rock will be the 55th all-time meeting between the programs with Memphis leading 42-12 in the all-time series.
Memphis (4-2) is coming off its second-straight series win to begin the season after taking down SEMO two games to one on opening weekend before taking two-of-three games from Valpo over the weekend.
Alabama A&M will enter Tuesday with a record of 2-5 overall. The Bulldogs most recently went 1-2 at the MLB Andre Dawson Classic in Vero Beach, Florida, over the weekend, defeating Prairie View A&M 7-4 before dropping games to Grambling State and Florida A&M.
The Tigers will roll out RHP Charlie Smith to make his Memphis debut on the mound vs. Alabama A&M on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will counter with a 'Charlie' of their own – RHP Charlie Lazo – who will also be making his season debut.
The Bulldogs enter Tuesday led offensively by Trey Rutledge (.500 AVG., 6 SB) and Charles Morris (.333 AVG., 4 RBI).
Redshirt-junior INF Shane Cox has led the Tigers offensively through the first two weeks of the season. The Munford, Tenn., native is slashing .381 / .409 / .952 for a staggering 1.361 OPS, thanks to seven extra-base hits (2 HR, 4 2B, 1 3B). His six RBI are second most on the team behind only James Smith IV (8).
After ranking 12th nationally with 54 double plays turned a season ago, the Tigers have turned nine through the season's first six games and rank seventh nationally in that category (No. 1 AAC).
The Memphis pitching staff has been another highlight to the start of the season, combining for a 3.00 ERA to lead The American and rank top 40 nationally.
Three-base hits have also been common through the first six games of the year as the Tigers have already recorded three (No. 22 in NCAA, No. 2 AAC) after totaling just six a season ago.
Looking ahead at the Trojans of Little Rock (3-3), they will enter Wednesday's matchup after a Monday game at UL-Monroe. The Trojans are coming off being swept at Nicholls in three games in Thibodaux, La., over the weekend.
Little Rock is led offensively by Ryan Geck (.348 AVG., 3 2B, 5 RBI) and Zach Henry (.348 AVG., 1 HR, 3 RBI, 5 SB).
Starting pitchers for Wednesday's matchup at Little Rock will be announced at a later time.
Season-ticket packages and single-game tickets are available at THIS LINK. Kids ages 17 and under receive free general admission all season long.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tiger Baseball and to purchase tickets, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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