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A-State baseball Alumni Weekend set for Oct. 24-25

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Jonesboro, AR – (Contributed) – Sept. 16, 2025 – Arkansas State baseball is set to hold its annual Alumni Weekend for former A-State baseball players and their families on Oct. 24-25 in Jonesboro.

Head Coach Mike Silva and the Red Wolves’ baseball program encourage all former players and their families to come back and reconnect with former teammates. Festivities begin with a two-man scramble golf tournament featuring lunch and prizes along with an Alumni & Friends Dinner on Oct. 24.

The Saturday slate opens with brunch on Barton’s Deck overlooking Slayton Family Field and an intrasquad scrimmage, while a pregame tailgate with food and drinks provided will take place prior to the Arkansas State football game versus Georgia Southern. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. on Oct. 25, and group seating will be included.

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