MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Though they had plenty of opportunities, Alabama State had a hard time cashing them in, leaving 10 Hornets on base in an 8-1 setback at the hands of the Georgia State Panthers on Tuesday.

Junior Caleb Sanders (0-3) started and took the loss on the mound for Alabama State (5-8). Junior Shadai Colon was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going one shutout inning without allowing a hit, walking one and striking out one.

At the plate, the Hornets were paced by junior Devin Chandler, who went 2-for-4 on the day with a double. Freshman Fabian Santana furnished a standout effort as well, going 1-for-4 with a walk and an RBI. Junior Kameron Douglas also contributed for Alabama State, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 2-0, the Hornets first put runs on the board in the third inning. Senior Mikel Pryor came across to score the lone run of the inning for Alabama State and get them on the board. The Hornets were unable to get any closer, as Georgia State added six runs to their tally on the way to an 8-1 final.

GAME NOTES
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed one run across.
» Alabama State left 10 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 48 Georgia State hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and 17 fly balls while striking out four.
» Chandler led the Hornets at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double.
» Georgia State was led offensively by senior Kaleb Freeman, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and two RBI.
» Sophomore Tysen Benford led the Panthers pitching staff, throwing six innings of one-run ball.

Up Next: Alabama State hosts Mercer University on Wednesday at 6 p.m.