We’re about to get under way this morning at Lee-Hines Field, where — surprise! — Southern baseball coach Roger Cador has already made a change.
For this elimination game against Alcorn State in the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament at Lee-Hines Field, he’ll start right-hander Daniel Garcia, who threw 1.1 relief innings in Wednesday’s 6-4 loss to Mississippi Valley.
The Jaguars — who don’t have Brian Foster this morning; the senior is graduating across the parking lot at the F.G. Activity Center — initially planned to start one of two freshman left-handers, Pedro Fargas or John Thigpen.
The winner will advance to face undefeated Mississippi Valley State at 3 p.m. Friday, attempting to grab two victories in one day.
For in-game updates, follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/perrynkeys). Here are the starting lineups.
ALCORN STATE (18-36)
1. Justin Barney, CF (.278)
2. Antolin Morales, 3B (.176)
3. Eduardo Gonzalez, RF (.336)
4. Rodney Warren, 1B (.308)
5. Jann Butler, LF (.325)
6. Angel Rosa, DH (.298)
7. Gabriel LeBron, C (.208)
8. Christian Hickman, SS (.298)
9. Devin Dukes, 2B (.258)
P: Cedric Pomerlee, LHP (0-5, 6.58)
SOUTHERN (32-15)
1. Tyler Kirksey, LF (.143)
2. B.J. Rowry, 1B (.301)
3. Kevin Williams, DH (.324)
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: Daniel Garcia, RHP (3-2, 4.50)
