ATLANTA --  The Alabama State baseball team was unable to overcome the efforts of Georgia State in a 27-3 loss Tuesday evening at the Field at Panthersville.

The Hornets surrendered 20 runs in the first three innings before responding with two runs in the top of the fourth.  The Panthers continued their offensive performance tacking on runs in each of the remaining innings to earn the decisive victory.

Alabama State now set its sights on an all-important SWAC weekend series at Alcorn State. First pitch for Saturday's game is set for 1 p.m., with a Sunday doubleheader slated to start at 1 p.m.