MOBILE, Ala. --Four Alabama State players collected at least two hits, but the Hornets fell to the South Alabama Jaguars 9-2 Wednesday.

Junior Caleb Sanders (0-2) started and took the loss on the mound for Alabama State (4-5). Senior Will Larson was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going one shutout inning without allowing a hit.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 2-0, the Hornets first put runs on the board in the third inning. Junior Devin Chandler's run-scoring single highlighted a two-run inning for Alabama State. South Alabama then scored seven times over the remaining six innings to break the tie and grab the 9-2 win.

GAME NOTES
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed two runs across.
» Four Alabama State hitters had multiple base knocks in the ballgame.
» Alabama State left 12 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 48 South Alabama hitters in the game, allowing 12 ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out four.
» Chandler led the Hornets at the plate, going 2-for-4 with an RBI.
» South Alabama was led offensively by sophomore Duncan Mathews, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI.
» Senior Garret Kangas led the Jaguars pitching staff, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings.

Alabama State begins a three-game series against Western Illinois at 6 p.m. on Friday at the Wheeler-Watkins Baseball Complex.