TEXAS STATE AT APPALACHIAN STATE

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Interstat) — Texas State and Appalachian State meet Wednesday in a Sun Belt matchup at Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium.

First pitch for the single game is scheduled for the afternoon, with a specific time to be announced. The game is being played at the neutral site due to scheduling logistics. The forecast calls for clear skies with a temperature in the mid-70s.

Texas State (34-22) enters on a three-game winning streak after taking a weekend series against Marshall. The Bobcats are coming off a 5-4 walk-off victory in 10 innings on Saturday. Right-hander Alizaeh Gutierrez (1-0) earned the win in that game, allowing two hits and no earned runs over six innings with three strikeouts.

Gutierrez has been used primarily in relief this season but has shown effectiveness over longer outings. In his most recent appearance, he allowed no runs and just two hits in a starting role. Over his last six appearances, Gutierrez has a 2.35 ERA across 13⅓ innings, striking out 14.

Second baseman Justin Vossos leads the Texas State offense. He went 2-for-3 with two home runs and two RBIs in Saturday’s win.

Appalachian State (29-22) is coming off a road series loss at Georgia State. The Mountaineers dropped the final two games of that series after winning the opener. Appalachian State has lost four of its last five games.

Right-hander Conner Barozzino (1-1) took the loss in Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at Georgia State. He allowed one earned run on no hits over five innings with two strikeouts. Barozzino has made three appearances this season, all in relief, but threw a season-high five innings in his most recent outing. He has given up two earned runs over 7⅔ innings for a 2.35 ERA.

First baseman Jalen Seward provided the offense in Saturday’s loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs.

The game marks the first meeting between the two programs this season. Interstat’s game simulator projects an 8-4 win for Texas State.