ATLANTA, Ga. | Despite picking up 10 hits in the ballgame and out-hitting Grambling, Alabama State was unable to push across more runs, as the Hornets were defeated by the Tigers 6-3 on Wednesday.
Sophomore Jorhan Laboy (6-4) took the loss on the mound for Alabama State (28-26). Junior Caio Araujo was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going 2.2 innings, surrendering one run on three hits, walking one and striking out one.
In the batter's box, the Hornets were paced by senior Randy Flores, who went 1-for-3 on the day with a home run, two walks and two RBI. Freshman Quentin Jenkins put together a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 2-for-3 with an RBI. Senior Cristian Lopez also chipped in for Alabama State, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hornets got on the scoreboard first, starting in the second inning. Alabama State got an RBI single from Jenkins, scoring sophomore Jamal George from third base.
The Hornets lost the lead they built in the second, but got back on the board in the seventh trailing 5-1. Alabama State scored twice on Flores' two-run homer, which tightened the Tigers lead to 5-3. The Hornets were unable to get any closer, as Grambling added one run to their tally on the way to a 6-3 final.
GAME NOTES
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed two runs across.
» The Hornets out-hit the Tigers at a 10-9 clip.
» Alabama State pitchers limited Grambling to just 1-for-8 (.125) with runners in scoring position.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 38 Grambling hitters in the game, allowing 13 ground balls and six fly balls while striking out four.
» The Hornets drew four walks from Grambling pitching.
» Flores led the Hornets at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
» Grambling was led offensively by junior Trevor Hatton, who went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple and three RBI.
» Senior Javier Martinez led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing 2.1 scoreless innings.
UP NEXT: Alabama State plays an elimination game against the loser of Southern/Florida A&M on Thursday at 12 p.m. (ET).
