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Thursday, April 30
Southern League baseball, Montgomery at Mississippi (7:05 p.m., Pearl, 103.9 FM): The M-Braves open a homestand against the Biscuits on a Thirsty Thursday. (Burp!) … College baseball, Belhaven vs. Mobile in GCAC Tournament (3:30 p.m., Hattiesburg): The Blazers are among the contenders heading into this tournament.

Friday, May 1
College baseball, ASC Championship at Mississippi College (Clinton): The Choctaws are hosting the four-team tournament at Frierson Field. The schedule had not been set at press time. … Alabama at Mississippi State (6:30 p.m., Starkville, 620 AM): The Crimson Tide will be trying to gain on the leaders in the SEC West this weekend at Dudy Noble Field.

Saturday, May 2
College baseball, Ole Miss at Auburn (6 p.m., Auburn, Ala., 97.3 FM): The Rebels are in a good spot to catch up with LSU and Arkansas.

Sunday, May 3
College baseball, Tulane at Southern Miss (1 p.m., Hattiesburg): The Golden Eagles are running out of time in their bid to earn an NCAA bid. … MJMBL baseball, Hattiesburg Black Sox at Jackson Twins (1:30 p.m., Smith-Wills Stadium, Jackson): This game opens an afternoon of six games at Smith-Wills and Lakeland Field.

Monday, May 4
Southern League baseball, Montgomery at Mississippi (7:05 p.m., Pearl, 103.9 FM): The M-Braves conclude a series in which they hopefully chew up the Biscuits.

Tuesday, May 5
Southern League baseball, Tennessee at Mississippi (7:05 p.m., Pearl, 103.9 FM): The M-Braves open a series where their mission will be to stomp out the Smokies. Remember to vote before you go to the yard.

Wednesday, May 6
Southern League baseball, Tennessee at Mississippi (11 a.m., Pearl, 103.9 FM): The M-Braves will play a game of brunch-time baseball.

The Slate is compiled by Doctor S, who reminds you to vote early and vote often.