ATLANTA -  Georgia State returns home this weekend to host Texas State in a three-game Sun Belt Conference series at the GSU Baseball Complex. The series begins Friday and runs through Sunday as the Panthers continue conference play.

Texas State enters the weekend at 16-8 overall and 3-3 in league play, while the Panthers look to build momentum at home against a strong conference opponent.
 

Probable Pitching Matchups

Friday
Texas State: RHP Kyle Froehlich (4.08 ERA)
Georgia State: RHP Tysen Benford (3.00 ERA)

Saturday
Texas State: RHP Sam Hall (6.57 ERA)
Georgia State: LHP Jake Hembree (3.33 ERA)

Sunday
Texas State: RHP Jesus Tovar (2.97 ERA)
Georgia State: RHP Cole Roberts (5.16 ERA)

Scouting Texas State

Texas State has been one of the more productive offenses in the Sun Belt early in the season, hitting .288 as a team with 176 runs and 36 home runs through 24 games. Rashawn Galloway leads the team with a .394 average and 39 hits, while Manny Salas is hitting .349 with six home runs. Dawson Park has driven in a team-high 31 runs and added seven home runs, and Jackson Cotton provides additional power with seven home runs and a .595 slugging percentage.

On the mound, Texas State holds a 5.53 team ERA. Jesus Tovar has been the most consistent starter, going 5-1 with a 2.97 ERA, while Kyle Froehlich has struck out 34 batters in 28.2 innings.

Series Outlook

The weekend matchup features two teams with offensive depth and the ability to score runs, placing an emphasis on pitching and execution. For the Panthers, defending home field and capitalizing on scoring opportunities will be critical against a Texas State team that has proven it can put up runs quickly. With the Panthers sitting one game behind the Bobcats in the Sun Belt standings, this series provides an opportunity to pick up key wins against an evenly matched opponent.