News digest, March 7

Schedule adjustments continue

Why, oh why, didn't I fall in love with a sport that doesn't have rainouts? ...

There have been so many series adjustments that I have may have let one or two fall between the cracks as far as mentioning them in a post, but the calendar at the bottom page has been updated withe the latest information.

* Clemson's Friday home game with UNCG has been moved to a 2 p.m. start. Conference play begins for 10 ACC schools this weekend, but Florida State, Georgia Tech and Louisville join Clemson in opener their conference schedule next weekend. 

* Lander's home series with Augusta has been adjusted to a single game at 4 p.m. Friday and a doubleheader at 1 p.m. Sunday at Dolny Stadium.

* The Saturday game in the Valparaiso-Citadel series has been moved to part of a Friday doubleheader. First pitch is at 2 p.m. at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park in Charleston. 

* Bob Jones and Paine are now playing a Friday doubleheader and a single game Saturday in Augusta. First pitch is noon both days.

* The Citadel has moved its Saturday home game with Valparaiso to part of  Friday doubleheader in Charleston.

* Wofford's Friday home game with Lafayette has been moved up to 4 p.m.

* Columbia International moved one of Thursday's games with Truett McConnell to part of a noon Friday doubleheader.

Weekend series previews

* Bob Jones (Paine)
Bruins

*Charleston Southern (Samford)

Bulldogs

* Clemson (UNCG)
Tigers
Spartans

* Coastal Carolina (Michigan)
Chanticleers

Wolverines

* College of Charleston (Penn)

Cougars

* Newberry (Coker)
Wolves

* Presbyterian (Grind City Classic, Memphis)
Blue Hose

Butler Bulldogs
Memphis Tigers

* South Carolina (Longwood)
Gamecocks

* The Citadel (Valparaiso)
Bulldogs

* USC Upstate (Rider)

Spartans

* Winthrop (Appalachian State)
Eagles

Mountaineers

* Wofford (Lafayette)
* Leopards

Rankings

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* HBCU small school rankings: 1. Savannah State. 6 Benedict.

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