TUSCALOOSA, Ala. | Junior Kameron Douglas went 2-for-3 with a double for the Alabama State baseball in a 15-1 loss to the University of Alabama at Sewell Thomas Stadium on Wednesday.
Offensively, the Hornets were paced by Douglas, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a double. Senior Kyler McIntosh compiled a noteworthy performance as well, going 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI.
Freshman Trey Power (0-1) started and took the loss on the mound for Alabama State (1-4).
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hornets were trailing 15-0 in the seventh inning when they first put runs on the board. Alabama State got an RBI single from McIntosh, scoring junior Wilbert Espinal from second base. The ballgame ended with that seventh inning rally falling short.
GAME NOTES
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed one run across.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 44 Alabama hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and four fly balls while striking out eight.
» The Hornets drew four walks from Alabama pitching.
» Douglas led the Hornets at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double.
» Alabama was led offensively by junior Bryce Fowler, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and six RBI.
» Junior Zach Kittrell led the Crimson Tide pitching staff, throwing two shutout innings.
Alabama State opens play in the Andre Dawson Classic against Grambling State University on Friday in Vero Beach, Fla. The game will air on the MLB Netwrok.
