Arkansas State set for rematch with Memphis

Red Wolves host Tigers in Tuesday night matchup

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:10pm

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Arkansas State will look to bounce back against a familiar opponent Tuesday night as the Red Wolves host Memphis. First pitch is set for 6 in what will be the 32nd game of the season for A-State.

Why it matters

This matchup marks another chapter in a long-standing series between the two programs, with Memphis holding the all-time advantage. Arkansas State will look to even the season series after falling to the Tigers 11-9 last week.

The details

The Red Wolves enter at 19-12 overall and 6-6 in Sun Belt play, while Memphis comes in at 10-20 and 3-6 in conference action. Arkansas State has been strong at home with a 12-3 record, compared to Memphis' 3-8 mark on the road. On the mound, Arkansas State is expected to start right-hander Kole Turner, who owns a 1-0 record with a 2.53 ERA in 10.2 innings. Memphis will counter with left-hander Logan Rushing, who is 0-1 with a 5.73 ERA in two starts. Statistically, the Red Wolves hold the edge in several key categories, including team ERA (3.79), opponent batting average (.240) and WHIP (1.24). Offensively, A-State is hitting .264 with a .470 slugging percentage and averaging nearly seven runs per game. Memphis carries a similar batting average at .263 but has struggled on the mound with a 7.90 team ERA and a .298 opponent batting average. The Tigers do create pressure on the bases, however, going 72-for-82 in stolen base attempts.

  • The matchup is set for Tuesday night.

The players

Kole Turner

The expected starting pitcher for Arkansas State, who owns a 1-0 record with a 2.53 ERA in 10.2 innings.

Logan Rushing

The expected starting pitcher for Memphis, who is 0-1 with a 5.73 ERA in two starts.

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The takeaway

This matchup between Arkansas State and Memphis promises to be a competitive one, with the Red Wolves looking to even the season series and continue their strong play at home against a Tigers team that has struggled on the road but creates pressure with its base-running abilities.