CLINTON, S.C. (Interstat) — South Carolina Upstate visits Presbyterian on Friday, May 8, at the Presbyterian Baseball Complex in a Big South Conference series opener. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m., with the forecast calling for 76 degrees and clouds.

The Spartans (23-26) enter on a four-game winning streak, outscoring opponents 59-18 over that span. Presbyterian (10-38) has lost seven of its last eight games.

South Carolina Upstate third baseman Jake Armsey is the player to watch. In Tuesday’s 18-4 win over Elon, Armsey went 4-for-4 with a home run and seven RBIs. Over his last 10 games, he is batting .371 (13-for-35) with 14 RBIs.

Presbyterian first baseman Matthew Rollison provides a power threat. Rollison homered in a 8-1 loss at Tennessee on Tuesday. Over his last 10 games, he is hitting .242 (8-for-33) with two homers and five RBIs.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 4-1 South Carolina Upstate victory.

The series continues Saturday and Sunday, both in Clinton.