University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
UAB Baseball Faces East Carolina in Weekend Series
BIRMINGHAM – The UAB Blazers (19-18, 4-8) are set to host East Carolina Pirates (22-16, 7-5) for a three-game series at Young Memorial Field, running from Thursday to Saturday. The matches promise exciting baseball action with various promotions for fans.
Gameday Highlights:
- Thursday’s Matchup: Chase Ingram (RHP, 2-3, 4.22 ERA) will take the mound for UAB against ECU’s Ethan Norby (LHP, 4-4, 3.74 ERA) at 5 PM. Weather conditions are expected to be sunny and 80 degrees.
- Friday Features: Colin Daniel (RHP, 4-3, 4.22 ERA) starts for UAB, facing Brad Pruett (RHP, 2-3, 3.29 ERA). Fans can enjoy the partly cloudy weather at 83 degrees during the 5 PM game.
- Saturday’s Game: The start time is set for 1 PM, with the starting pitchers to be announced later. The forecast indicates cloudy skies and a pleasant 82 degrees.
The Blazers aim to rebound after a recent loss to Alabama and will look to improve their standing against a formidable ECU squad that currently leads the series overall 27-4. The Pirates’ star, freshman infielder Braden Burress, is having a standout season.
Fan Promotions: Promotions include Thirsty Thursday with discounted beers and fun giveaways throughout the weekend, including a Dragon Egg Hunt on Saturday.
Support for UAB student-athletes is key to their success both on and off the field, and fans are encouraged to renew their Blazer Boosters memberships.
Read the complete article here: https://uabsports.com/news/2025/4/16/baseball-blazers-host-east-carolina-this-weekend-at-home
