MONTGOMERY, Ala. --Alabama State University baseball had four players with double-digit hits but dropped the series finale to Jackson State, 13-7 on Sunday. 

Junior Caleb Sanders (0-4) started and took the loss on the mound for Alabama State (18-19, 11-4). Senior Will Larson was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going one shutout inning without allowing a hit, walking one and striking out two.

Offensively, the Hornets were paced by junior Luke Parmentier, who went 1-for-2 on the day with a home run, a walk and three RBI. Senior DeMarckus Smiley put together a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 1-for-3 with three walks and two RBI. Freshman Alex Espaillat also chipped in for Alabama State, putting together two hits in five trips to the plate while adding two RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hornets were trailing 8-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Espaillat drove in two runs for Alabama State with a single, that scored junior Kameron Douglas and Smiley.

The Hornets deficit grew to 9-2 before their offense got back on the scoreboard, cutting into that deficit in the fourth inning. The Alabama State offense exploded for five runs, highlighted by a three-run home run off the bat of Parmentier and a two-run single from Smiley, which tightened the Tigers lead to 9-7. The Hornets were unable to get any closer, as Jackson State added four runs to their tally on the way to a 13-7 final.

GAME NOTES
» Sophomore Juan Cruz led the Hornets, picking up three hits in the ballgame.
» Every Hornets starter reached base safely in the loss.
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed five runs across.
» Four Alabama State hitters had multiple base knocks in the ballgame.
» Alabama State left 15 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» The Hornets got two hits in four at-bats with the bases loaded.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 53 Jackson State hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out seven.
» The Hornets drew eight walks from Jackson State pitching.
» Parmentier led the Hornets at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.
» Jackson State was led offensively by senior Joseph Eichelberger, who went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and four RBI.
» Sophomore Nkosi Didder led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing four scoreless innings.

Up Next: Alabama State vs. South Alabama on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Wheeler-Watkins Baseaball Complex.