Stetson at Queens (NC) (Interstat) — The Stetson Hatters (21-30) visit the Queens (NC) Royals (15-36) on Thursday in an ASUN series opener at Truist Park in Charlotte. First pitch is scheduled for the afternoon/evening with game-time conditions of 72 degrees and clear skies.

Stetson enters having split its last two home series, taking three of four from Jacksonville last weekend. The Hatters dropped a series to Florida Gulf Coast the previous week and have lost seven of their last 12 games overall.

Pitcher Trace Hartman is a player to watch for Stetson. In his most recent outing on May 10 against Jacksonville, Hartman threw five innings, allowing three hits and two earned runs with four strikeouts in a 9-6 win. Hartman struggled in his prior start May 2 against Florida Gulf Coast, lasting three innings and surrendering six hits and four earned runs in a loss.

Queens (NC) is on a three-game losing streak after dropping a midweek game 10-3 to Elon on Tuesday. The Royals have lost 11 of their last 12 games overall, with the lone win coming May 5 at Duke, 11-7.

Pitcher Johnny Joseph is a player to watch for Queens. In his most recent outing Tuesday, Joseph threw 3 2/3 innings, allowing three hits and two earned runs with one strikeout in the loss to Elon. Joseph’s season has been uneven; he has not recorded a decision in his last four appearances and has been limited to short outings.

The teams met earlier this season, with Queens taking two of three games in a series at Stetson on April 10-12. The Royals won 2-0 on April 10 and 8-2 on April 11 before the Hatters answered with a 13-3 win on April 12.

Stetson’s offense was productive in its last win Sunday, with designated hitter Yohann Dessureault going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs, and third baseman Jack Harley going 3-for-5 with three RBIs.

Queens shortstop Dylan Schaefer went 2-for-3 with an RBI in the Royals’ loss to Elon.

The Interstat game simulator projects a 5-3 Stetson win, and its ELO system gives Stetson a 77.4% probability of victory.

The series continues with games Friday and Saturday, both in Charlotte.