MONTGOMERY, Ala. --Despite out-hitting Alabama A&M, Alabama State Univeristy was unable to push across more runs, as the Hornets fell to the Bulldogs 3-1 on Saturday.

Sophomore Jorhan Laboy (2-2) started and took the loss on the mound for Alabama State (9-11, ). The left-hander went six innings, giving up three runs, all of them earned, on four hits, allowing three walks and striking out seven. Sophomore Austin King was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going three shutout innings while allowing two hits, walking one and striking out four.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 3-0, the Hornets first put runs on the board in the eighth inning. Alabama State got an RBI single from sophomore Jamal George, scoring freshman Tyler McClanahan from third base. The Hornets were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the eighth, when it pushed one run across.
» The Hornets out-hit the Bulldogs at a 7-6 clip.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 40 Alabama A&M hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out 11.
» George led the Hornets at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
» Alabama A&M was led offensively by junior Alex Diaz, who went 1-for-5 with a double and two RBI.
» Junior Ryan Jones led the Bulldogs pitching staff, throwing six shutout innings.

UP NEXT: Alabama State and Alabama A&M wrap up the three-game series on Sunday at 1 p.m.