The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Wednesday, February 26
Troy, AL
4 p.m.
UAB
at
Troy
Alex Cheeseman
Photo by: Jacob Orr
Blazers Travel to Troy to Take on Nationally Ranked Trojans
2/25/2025 4:36:00 PM | Baseball
BIRMINGHAM - UAB Baseball travels to Troy on Wednesday to take on the 21st ranked Troy Trojans at Riddle-Pace Field in Troy. First pitch is slated for 4:00 P.M. The 6-1 Blazers are off to their best start since 2022.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Probable Starters
UAB: Braxton Shelton (0-0, 8.44 ERA), RHP, Jr.
Troy: TBD
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
THE LAST TIME OUT
Winners of six straight, the Blazers travel to Troy as the hottest team in the American Conference. UAB comes off a sweep against the Trojans' Sun Belt rival, South Alabama in a three-game series. The Green and Gold averaged 7.33 runs per game against the Jags this past weekend.
SCOUTING THE TROJANS
The Trojans made D1 Baseball's Top 25 poll for the third consecutive week. They are led by fourth year head coach Skylar Meade. Last season, Meade became the winningest coach through the first three seasons as head coach in Troy baseball history (109). On Tuesday, junior infielder Sean Darnell was named Sun Belt Player of the Week.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series against the Trojans, 20-14, and 10-7 in Troy.
BRAUNSCHWEIG, CHEATHAM PICK UP WEEKLY AMERICAN CONFERENCE HONORS
Senior outfielder Logan Braunschweig and LHP Cole Cheatham have earned American Conference honors after their performances this past week. Braunschweig was named Player of the Week and Cheatham was tabbed as an Honorable Mention.
Braunschweig finished the week going 6-for-14 at the plate with seven runs scored, 6-for-6 on stolen bases, four RBI, and four walks. He also was 9-of-9 on total chances in the field this week. The Alabaster, Alabama native is slashing .458/.606/.758 through seven games this season. He has recorded a hit in all seven games this season and is currently on an American Conference leading 35-game on-base streak that dates back to last season.
Senior southpaw Cole Cheatham earned Honorable Mention honors after his stellar performance against South Alabama on Friday. The Blazers' ace earned the win after throwing six scoreless innings, striking out five and surrendered just two walks and two hits on 22 batters faced.
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
Senior OF Logan Braunschweig has been a force on the bases since his arrival in 2022. The Alabaster, Ala. native has reached base in 35 consecutive games, which is the longest active streak in the American Conference.
For more information on UAB Baseball, follow @UAB_Baseball on Instagram and X.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Probable Starters
UAB: Braxton Shelton (0-0, 8.44 ERA), RHP, Jr.
Troy: TBD
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
THE LAST TIME OUT
Winners of six straight, the Blazers travel to Troy as the hottest team in the American Conference. UAB comes off a sweep against the Trojans' Sun Belt rival, South Alabama in a three-game series. The Green and Gold averaged 7.33 runs per game against the Jags this past weekend.
SCOUTING THE TROJANS
The Trojans made D1 Baseball's Top 25 poll for the third consecutive week. They are led by fourth year head coach Skylar Meade. Last season, Meade became the winningest coach through the first three seasons as head coach in Troy baseball history (109). On Tuesday, junior infielder Sean Darnell was named Sun Belt Player of the Week.
SERIES HISTORY
UAB leads the all-time series against the Trojans, 20-14, and 10-7 in Troy.
BRAUNSCHWEIG, CHEATHAM PICK UP WEEKLY AMERICAN CONFERENCE HONORS
Senior outfielder Logan Braunschweig and LHP Cole Cheatham have earned American Conference honors after their performances this past week. Braunschweig was named Player of the Week and Cheatham was tabbed as an Honorable Mention.
Braunschweig finished the week going 6-for-14 at the plate with seven runs scored, 6-for-6 on stolen bases, four RBI, and four walks. He also was 9-of-9 on total chances in the field this week. The Alabaster, Alabama native is slashing .458/.606/.758 through seven games this season. He has recorded a hit in all seven games this season and is currently on an American Conference leading 35-game on-base streak that dates back to last season.
Senior southpaw Cole Cheatham earned Honorable Mention honors after his stellar performance against South Alabama on Friday. The Blazers' ace earned the win after throwing six scoreless innings, striking out five and surrendered just two walks and two hits on 22 batters faced.
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
Senior OF Logan Braunschweig has been a force on the bases since his arrival in 2022. The Alabaster, Ala. native has reached base in 35 consecutive games, which is the longest active streak in the American Conference.
For more information on UAB Baseball, follow @UAB_Baseball on Instagram and X.
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