By Jerry Briggs
Special for The JB Replay

UTSA is expected to play baseball today under a new video board at Roadrunner Field.

First pitch in the opener of a three-game series between the Roadrunners and the South Florida Bulls will be at 2 p.m.

The video board, a 24-by-42-foot display, replaces the old scoreboard and is expected to enhance the fan experience.

Not only will it function as a full digital scoreboard, it also will have capability to show live video, sponsor recognition and fan engagement.

Meanwhile, the Roadrunners and the Bulls will provide the on-field entertainment in a matchup of programs sitting in the upper tier of the American Conference standings.

Records

South Florida 24-8, 5-4
UTSA 23-10, 6-3

Coming up

South Florida at UTSA, today, 2 p.m.
South Florida at UTSA, Saturday, 2 p.m.
South Florida at UTSA, 1 p.m.

Notable

The UAB Blazers lead the American with a record of 22-11 and 7-2. As for the Roadrunners, they’re tied with East Carolina, a game behind in the standings at 6-3.

UTSA has played good defense recently, playing error-free baseball for five straight games, including two wins to close out a road series at Rice last weekend and a 6-2 victory Tuesday at Tarleton State.

“I think defense is really the key,” UTSA pitcher Conor Myles said. “We’re always going to hit. We’re always going to put up good at bats.

“But when our defense is good and when our pitchers are throwing pitches over the plate, we’re a pretty tough team to beat.”

Pitching rotations

Righthander Gunnar Brown is expected to start for the Roadrunners today against lefty Edwin Alicea.

On Saturday, it’ll be Myles against South Florida freshman phenomenon Michael Senay.

Starters for Sunday’s finale haven’t been announced.