We’re about to get under way this morning at Lee-Hines Field, where — surprise! — Southern and Grambling are squaring off in an elimination game in the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament.
The Jaguars, of course, lost a 6-4 shocker to Mississippi Valley State on the first day. Grambling lost to Alcorn State, 6-2, on Wednesday.
For in-game updates, follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/perrynkeys). Here are the starting lineups.
SOUTHERN (31-15)
1. Tyler Kirksey, LF (.143)
2. B.J. Rowry, 1B (.301)
3. Derrick Hopkins, DH (.350)
4. Cameron McGriff, 3B (.339)
5. D.J. Wallace, RF (.349)
6. Wilmy Marrero, CF (.276)
7. DeMario Ellis, 2B (.294)
8. Clint Ourso, C (.227)
9. Jeremy Lopez, SS (.250)
SP: Jose De Leon, RHP (7-3, 2.95)
GRAMBLING (22-25)
1. Chris Wolfe, SS (.321)
2. Brian Knuckles, DH (.283)
3. Thomas Brown, 3B (.412)
4. Jose Longoria, C (.338)
5. Darren Farmer, LF (.315)
6. Elias Todman, 2B (.347)
7. Hector Mejias, 1B (.264)
8. Edwin Drexler, CF (.235)
9. Kris Minter, RF (.207)
SP: Matt Mitchell, RHP (6-3, 3.58)
An early wakeup call here for both teams. Let’s get it on.
