MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State baseball dropped a doublheader to Jackson State University by the scores fo 14-10 and 4-2 on Saturday at the Wheeler-Watkins Baseball Complex.
Senior Luis Rodriguez (1-3) got the ball to start for Alabama State (8-9, ) and took the loss. The right-hander went six innings, giving up three runs, all of them earned, on four hits, allowing four walks and striking out six. Freshman Jafet Martinez was a bright spot for the Hornets, coming out of the bullpen and throwing three innings, giving up one run on three hits.
LaPread led the way offensively for the Hornets, going 1-for-4 in the ballgame with a home run and an RBI. Junior Kyler McIntosh compiled a standout day at the plate as well, going 1-for-2 with a double and two walks. Senior Cristian Lopez also chipped in, going 1-for-3 for Alabama State with an RBI.
GAME 1 | Jackson State 14, Alabama State 10
HOW IT HAPPENED | GM 1
The Hornets lost despite scoring in seven different innings in the ballgame, last holding the lead in the second inning at 1-0. Alabama State's biggest output came in its three-run third inning. The Hornets highlighted their three-run inning with a run-scoring double from senior Randy Flores.
GAME NOTES | GM 1
» The Hornets got three-hit games from both McIntosh and Cruz.
» Alabama State's power output was led by LaPread, who had two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed three runs across.
» Six Alabama State hitters had multiple base knocks in the ballgame.
» Alabama State batters had a total of 16 hits in the game.
» Alabama State left 13 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» The Hornets out-hit the Tigers at a 16-15 clip.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 53 Jackson State hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and 13 fly balls while striking out five.
» The Hornets drew four walks from Jackson State pitching.
» LaPread led the Hornets at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and two RBI.
» Jackson State was led offensively by freshman Robert Tate Jr., who went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
» Freshman Shemar Harris led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing 1.2 shutout innings.
GAME 1 | Jackson State 4, Alabama State 2
HOW IT HAPPENED | GM 2
Trailing 1-0, the Hornets first put runs on the board in the fourth inning. Alabama State scored twice in the inning, including one on a solo shot from LaPread. The Hornets were unable to hold the lead, as Jackson State scored three times over the remaining five innings to grab the 4-2 win.
GAME NOTES | GM 2
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Alabama State pitchers limited Jackson State to just 1-for-8 (.125) with runners in scoring position.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 38 Jackson State hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and 11 fly balls while striking out six.
» LaPread led the Hornets at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI.
» Jackson State was led offensively by junior Jordan McCladdie, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
» Junior Isaiah Williams led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing 7.2 innings of two-run ball.
UP NEXT: Alabama State and Jackson State wrap up the series with a single game Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
