GAME 2 | Valparaiso 8, Alabama State 1
MONTGOMERY, Ala. --The Alabama State Hornets took a 1-0 lead into the eighth inning, but could not hang on and fell 8-1 to the Valparaiso Beacons at the Wheeler-Watkins Baseball Complex on Saturday.

Senior Luis Rodriguez (0-1) took the loss on the mound for Alabama State (1-2). Sophomore Devin Brooks started the ballgame and went seven innings, surrendering one run on three hits, walking two and striking out eight.

In the batter's box, the Hornets were paced by senior Cristian Lopez, who went 2-for-4 on the day with a double and an RBI. Senior Ali LaPread put together a standout performance as well, going 1-for-4 with a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hornets put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the sixth inning. Alabama State got on the board thanks to Lopez's RBI double with two outs. The Hornets were unable to hold the lead, as Valparaiso scored eight times over the remaining three innings to grab the 8-1 win.

GAME NOTES
» Brooks fanned eight Beacons hitters.
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed one run across.
» Brooks put together seven innings of one-run ball for Alabama State.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 42 Valparaiso hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out 10.
» Lopez led the Hornets at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
» Valparaiso was led offensively by senior Connor Giusti, who went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI.
» Freshman Lucas Foley led the Beacons pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.

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