University of Memphis Athletics
Friday, March 8
Memphis, Tenn.
3:05 P.M.
University of Memphis
vs
Butler
Photo by: Matthew Smith
Tigers Host Butler, Presbyterian, Jackson State for Inaugural Grind City Classic
Mar 07, 2024 | Baseball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis baseball team is set to host its Inaugural Grind City Classic this weekend (March 8-10) at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field as it welcomes Butler, Presbyterian and Jackson State for a round-robin style tournament.
The Tigers (7-7) will play in the second game all three days: Friday at 3:05 p.m. vs. Butler (4-6), Saturday at 5 p.m. vs. Presbyterian (7-6) on ESPN+ and Sunday at 2 p.m. vs. Jackson State (10-3). Ticketing will begin in the fifth inning of the game prior to Memphis each day.
Jackson State and Presbyterian will play the first game of the Grind City Classic at FedExPark at 11 a.m. Friday. Butler will turn around after playing the Tigers Friday night and play Jackson State at 1 p.m. for game one on Saturday, and then play Presbyterian on Sunday at 10 a.m.
FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field will play host to the first-ever meetings between the Tigers and all three of this weekend's opponents. Friday night and Sunday afternoon's games against Butler and Jackson State will be available to stream on GoTigersGo.com with Jeff Brightwell on the call.
The Tigers dropped a midweek game Wednesday night at Ole Miss, 5-3, in the first of two matchups with the Rebels this season. Memphis jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning but couldn't hang on as the Rebels rallied for five runs in the third through sixth innings. The Tiger bullpen was a bright spot in the loss as the group of JT Durham, Seth Garner, Logan Rushing, Seth Cox, Kylan Stepter and Brayden Sanders combined to allow just one run on four hits over the final 6.2 innings.
Tiger first baseman Jacob Compton was named to the American Athletic Conference's Weekly Honor Roll for his performances last week, hitting .353 and slugging .882 while reaching base at a .500 clip. The senior from Olive Branch, Mississippi went 3-for-3 with a pair of bombs and drove in five runs to match his career-best total in Saturday's series-clinching win over Wright State. The American's 2022 RBI leader is tied for the conference lead with five home runs on the year and is fifth in the league with 32 total bases while his 12 RBI rank second on the team.
Tiger infielder Daunte Stuart is off to a hot start this season, batting .333 with a team-leading 15 RBI while scoring 17 runs to lead The American. The Bahamas native has reached base safely in all 14 games to begin the season. Pierre Seals enters the weekend with a team-high .353 batting average and 1.143 OPS to go along with four home runs and 10 RBI. Austin Baskin is tied with Stuart and Seals for the team lead in hits (18) and has reached base safely in 27-straight games dating back to last season.
Memphis will roll out its same weekend rotation for the fourth-consecutive weekend. Right-handed pitcher David Warren (1-1, 3.24 ERA) will make his fourth start of the season on Friday against Butler, lefty Luke Ellis (0-0, 5.54 ERA) will get the nod against Presbyterian on Saturday and right-hander Caden Robinson (1-1, 9.00 ERA) will go on the mound against Jackson State on Sunday.
Butler enters the Grind City Classic coming off a 12-10 loss at home to Purdue-Fort Wayne on Tuesday while the Blue Hose dropped a game in Clinton, S.C. to Western Michigan, 5-4, Tuesday afternoon. Jackson State enters winners of four-straight games after a series sweep of Alcorn State last weekend and a 5-4 win over Rust College on Tuesday.
Tickets are available for purchase at this link. Friday Happy Hour and $2 beer at FedExPark will be available from 15 minutes before first pitch until 45 minutes after first pitch (must be 21 years of age or over to purchase and consume). Baseball Bingo will be held on Friday afternoon and postgame baserunning will be open to kids ages 12 and under on Sunday afternoon.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tiger Baseball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
The Tigers (7-7) will play in the second game all three days: Friday at 3:05 p.m. vs. Butler (4-6), Saturday at 5 p.m. vs. Presbyterian (7-6) on ESPN+ and Sunday at 2 p.m. vs. Jackson State (10-3). Ticketing will begin in the fifth inning of the game prior to Memphis each day.
Jackson State and Presbyterian will play the first game of the Grind City Classic at FedExPark at 11 a.m. Friday. Butler will turn around after playing the Tigers Friday night and play Jackson State at 1 p.m. for game one on Saturday, and then play Presbyterian on Sunday at 10 a.m.
FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field will play host to the first-ever meetings between the Tigers and all three of this weekend's opponents. Friday night and Sunday afternoon's games against Butler and Jackson State will be available to stream on GoTigersGo.com with Jeff Brightwell on the call.
The Tigers dropped a midweek game Wednesday night at Ole Miss, 5-3, in the first of two matchups with the Rebels this season. Memphis jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning but couldn't hang on as the Rebels rallied for five runs in the third through sixth innings. The Tiger bullpen was a bright spot in the loss as the group of JT Durham, Seth Garner, Logan Rushing, Seth Cox, Kylan Stepter and Brayden Sanders combined to allow just one run on four hits over the final 6.2 innings.
Tiger first baseman Jacob Compton was named to the American Athletic Conference's Weekly Honor Roll for his performances last week, hitting .353 and slugging .882 while reaching base at a .500 clip. The senior from Olive Branch, Mississippi went 3-for-3 with a pair of bombs and drove in five runs to match his career-best total in Saturday's series-clinching win over Wright State. The American's 2022 RBI leader is tied for the conference lead with five home runs on the year and is fifth in the league with 32 total bases while his 12 RBI rank second on the team.
Tiger infielder Daunte Stuart is off to a hot start this season, batting .333 with a team-leading 15 RBI while scoring 17 runs to lead The American. The Bahamas native has reached base safely in all 14 games to begin the season. Pierre Seals enters the weekend with a team-high .353 batting average and 1.143 OPS to go along with four home runs and 10 RBI. Austin Baskin is tied with Stuart and Seals for the team lead in hits (18) and has reached base safely in 27-straight games dating back to last season.
Memphis will roll out its same weekend rotation for the fourth-consecutive weekend. Right-handed pitcher David Warren (1-1, 3.24 ERA) will make his fourth start of the season on Friday against Butler, lefty Luke Ellis (0-0, 5.54 ERA) will get the nod against Presbyterian on Saturday and right-hander Caden Robinson (1-1, 9.00 ERA) will go on the mound against Jackson State on Sunday.
Butler enters the Grind City Classic coming off a 12-10 loss at home to Purdue-Fort Wayne on Tuesday while the Blue Hose dropped a game in Clinton, S.C. to Western Michigan, 5-4, Tuesday afternoon. Jackson State enters winners of four-straight games after a series sweep of Alcorn State last weekend and a 5-4 win over Rust College on Tuesday.
Tickets are available for purchase at this link. Friday Happy Hour and $2 beer at FedExPark will be available from 15 minutes before first pitch until 45 minutes after first pitch (must be 21 years of age or over to purchase and consume). Baseball Bingo will be held on Friday afternoon and postgame baserunning will be open to kids ages 12 and under on Sunday afternoon.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tiger Baseball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Players Mentioned
INF
/ Baseball
1B/OF
/ Baseball
LHP
/ Baseball
RHP
/ Baseball
RHP
/ Baseball
LHP/OF
/ Baseball
RHP
/ Baseball
OF
/ Baseball
RHP
/ Baseball
INF
/ Baseball
RHP
/ BaseballWolfchase Toyota Insider: Baseball Edition - May 14, 2025
Wednesday, May 14
Wolfchase Toyota Insider: Baseball Edition - May 6, 2025
Wednesday, May 07
Wolfchase Toyota Insider: Baseball Edition - April 29, 2025
Tuesday, April 29
Wolfchase Toyota Insider: Baseball Edition - April 22, 2025
Tuesday, April 22