(Interstat) — Lipscomb at Eastern Kentucky Sunday, May 3, 2026 Turkey Hughes Field, Richmond, Ky. First pitch: afternoon | Weather: 54 degrees, cloudy

The Setup

Lipscomb (20-22, ASUN) visits Eastern Kentucky (10-35, ASUN) for the finale of a three-game weekend series at Turkey Hughes Field. The Bisons have already clinched the series, winning 9-3 on Friday and blanking the Colonels 9-0 on Saturday. Lipscomb is seeking a sweep to build momentum ahead of a five-game homestand, while Eastern Kentucky looks to salvage a win before hitting the road for six consecutive games.

On the Mound

Bisons right-hander Alexander Llinas is the probable starter. Llinas (4-3, 4.18 ERA) has been dominant in his past two outings, allowing zero hits over 12 innings. On Friday against the Colonels, he threw six scoreless innings, surrendering no hits and two earned runs while striking out one. He also tossed six shutout frames at North Alabama on April 17, allowing one earned run with six strikeouts.

Eastern Kentucky counters with reliever Clay Cartledge, who has been used in a multi-inning role. The right-hander has a 7.71 ERA but has not allowed an earned run in his last three appearances, totaling 5 1/3 innings. On Friday, he threw 3 1/3 innings against Lipscomb, giving up four hits but no earned runs.

Series History

The teams have split the season series 2-2. The Bisons won 9-3 on Friday and 9-2 on March 29; the Colonels won 15-3 on March 28. A 3-2 Lipscomb victory in 12 innings on March 27 is the only one-run decision between the clubs this year.

Scouting Lipscomb

The Bisons have won five of their last seven games. Left fielder Jordan Thomas went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs in the series opener. Lipscomb averages 5.6 runs per game but has been held to two or fewer runs in four of its past six losses.

Scouting Eastern Kentucky

The Colonels have lost five of their last six and are 3-17 at home. First baseman Jackson Cauthron was 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs on Friday. Eastern Kentucky’s pitching staff has a 9.12 team ERA and has allowed double-digit runs in eight of its last 12 games.

Forecast & Projection

The Interstat game simulator projects a 5-1 Lipscomb victory. First pitch is scheduled for late afternoon, with temperatures expected to drop into the upper 40s by the later innings.