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
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LHP Alex Walsh (JU)
3.16 ERA, 3-2, 25.2 IP, 19 K
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RHP Matthew Eagen (QU)
6.00 ERA, 1-3, 27.0 IP, 17 K
Saturday
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RHP Payton Waters (JU)
5.03 ERA, 0-3, 19.2 IP, 13 K
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RHP Joey Ruller (QU)
5.40 ERA, 0-4, 30.0 IP, 21 K
Sunday
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RHP Brendan Holland (JU)
4.35 ERA, 1-2, 20.2 IP, 21 K
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RHP Adrian Quezada (QU)
7.01 ERA, 1-3, 25.2 IP, 24 K
Jacksonville Notes
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Jacksonville went 1-2 in its ASUN-opening series at West Georgia, winning the finale on Sunday
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The Dolphins are 7-2 all-time against Queens
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Jacksonville enters the weekend fourth in the Graphite Division standings
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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
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Queens opened conference play with a three-game sweep at the hands of FGCU
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The Royals are 3-8 in home games this season
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As a team, Queens is hitting .199 with 10 home runs and 53 RBIs
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Opponents are hitting .292 against Queens pitching with 31 home runs allowed
What to Watch
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Jacksonville looks to build momentum after its Sunday win at West Georgia
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The Dolphins will face a Queens pitching staff with ERAs above 5.00 for all three projected starters
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Limiting free passes and controlling the strike zone will be key against a Royals staff that has issued 58 walks this season