TUSKEGEE, Ala. – The Tuskegee baseball team is set to resume Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) play this weekend with a three-game road series against Clark Atlanta University at Bill Evans Field.
 
The series opens with a doubleheader on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. ET, followed by the series finale on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET.
 
Both teams enter the matchup searching for their first conference victories of the season. Tuskegee stands at 3-8 overall and 0-3 in SIAC play, while Clark Atlanta sits at 4-5 overall and 0-3 in the SIAC.
 
The series serves as a critical opportunity for both programs to gain early momentum in conference play.
 
ABOUT TUSKEGEE (3-8, 0-3 SIAC)
Tuskegee has endured a challenging start to the season, particularly on the road, where they hold a 3-8 record.
 
The Golden Tigers' offense is hitting .229 as a team, with 73 hits, seven doubles, three triples, and three home runs across 11 games.
 
Ryan Morrow has been the team's most productive hitter, batting .324 with 12 hits, three doubles, and seven RBIs, while posting a .419 on-base percentage.
 
Evan Jones has been a key power source, hitting .294 with two home runs and seven RBIs, and Rodney Mudd II is providing additional offensive depth, batting .263.
 
The Golden Tigers have been aggressive on the base paths, swiping 26 stolen bases in 39 attempts, led by James Slaughter (7-for-7) and Morrow (4-for-4).
 
Pitching has been a mixed bag for Tuskegee, with the staff posting a 6.05 ERA across 83.1 innings.
 
Amare Morgan (1-0, 3.00 ERA in 15.0 IP) and Isaiah Jones (3.07 ERA in 14.2 IP) have been reliable options on the mound, while Jaylen Hill (3.86 ERA in 4.2 IP) has been effective in limited action.
 
However, the team has struggled with command issues, issuing 64 walks compared to just 46 strikeouts.
 
Defensively, Tuskegee has been solid with a .967 fielding percentage, committing just 12 errors compared to their opponents' 16.
 
ABOUT CLARK ATLANTA (4-5, 0-3 SIAC)
Clark Atlanta has had a stronger offensive start than Tuskegee, hitting .243 as a team with 59 hits, five doubles, one triple, and three home runs.
 
Sean Stewart has been the Panthers' best hitter, batting .393 with 11 hits, two doubles, and a .528 on-base percentage. Alijah Robinson has also been effective, hitting .333 with nine hits and a .486 OBP, while Braelin Mitchell leads the team in slugging percentage (.548) with two home runs and seven RBIs.
 
Clark Atlanta's aggressive baserunning has been a strength, as they have stolen 19 bases in 21 attempts, with Corrage Montgomery (7-for-9) and Andrew Cyphers (7-for-8) leading the way.
 
The Panthers' pitching staff has a 6.22 team ERA across 68.0 innings, with Asa Waites (4.00 ERA, 18.0 IP, 15 strikeouts) and Dylan Scott (4.58 ERA, 17.2 IP, 15 strikeouts) serving as their top arms?. However, command has been an issue, as the Panthers have issued 39 walks and hit seven batters in their nine games.
 
Defensively, Clark Atlanta has been less consistent than Tuskegee, committing 17 errors and posting a .944 fielding percentage.
 
With both teams seeking their first SIAC victories, this series presents a critical opportunity to gain early conference momentum. Tuskegee will look to get back on track after an 0-3 start to SIAC play, while Clark Atlanta aims to defend its home field and bounce back from its own 0-3 conference record.

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