THIBODAUX, La. – The Nicholls State University baseball team was set for a three-game series against Sacred Heart, beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, but inclement weather has forced the teams to meet sooner. In an attempt to avoid impending thunderstorms, the Colonels and Pioneers will open their series at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
 
Weather permitting, games two and three of the series will be played on Thursday and Friday at 6 p.m.
 
Nicholls (5-8, 1-2 SLC) is coming off of a disappointing 2-1 series loss at the hands of Southland Conference opponent Abilene Christian. The Colonels hope to get back on track against Sacred Heart.
 
The Pioneers (1-6) opened their season with a three-game series against Stephen F. Austin, before a two-game battle with Louisiana-Lafayette. Sacred Heart dropped all five contests and was outscored, 56-20, over that stretch. Despite a rough start, the Pioneers are coming off of a confidence-builder against Alcorn State, earning their first victory of the season, 16-3.
 
Probable Starters:
 
NICHOLLS
Wednesday     -           RHP Jake Smith         (1-2, 7.36 ERA, 13 SO, 11.0 IP)
Thursday         -           RHP Justin Sinibaldi  (1-2, 3.60 ERA, 19 SO, 20.0 IP)
Friday              -           RHP Cole Stapler       (2-1, 1.77 ERA, 15 SO, 20.1 IP)
 
SACRED HEART
Wednesday     -           RHP Jason Foley (0-1, 13.50 ERA, 2 SO, 4.2 IP)
Thursday         -           TBA
Friday              -           TBA
 
The Colonels will conclude their nine-game home stand with a battle against Tulane at 6 p.m. on Tuesday and a matchup with Southern at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
 
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