Date: Wed.,May 21, 2025
Location: Rickwood Field | Birmingham, Alabama
Final Score: Alabama State 7, Jackson State 6
Attendance: 1,064
Weather: Sunny, 80°F, Wind NW 10 mph

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A five-run fourth inning and a dominant performance from the bullpen powered Alabama State University past Jackson State, 7–6, in the opening round of the 2025 SWAC Baseball Championship at historic Rickwood Field.

The Hornets (30–27) erased an early 1–0 deficit with in the fourth inning, capped by Kameron Douglas' grand slam to right-center, his 15th home run of the season. Kelvin Agosto sparked the offense from the lead off spot, going 3-for-4 with 2 RBI and a stolen base, while Juan Cruz added two hits and scored twice.

Turning Point: Big Fourth Inning
After tying the game 1–1 in the third, Alabama State erupted in the fourth. A walk, an error, and back-to-back singles loaded the bases for Douglas, who delivered the decisive blow with one swing.

On the Mound
Right-hander Jorhan Laboy (8–2) earned the win, yielding eight hits and four earned runs over 6.0 innings. He was supported by Will Smith, Trey Power, and Jafet Martinez, who combined to allow just 2 more runs over the final three innings. Martinez recorded his second save of the year with a clean ninth.
Key Stats

• Douglas 1-for-4, Grand Slam HR (4 RBI)
• Agosto 3-for-4, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SB
• Cruz 2-for-4, 2 R, 1 BB
• Laboy 6.0 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 3 K
• Martinez (S): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER

Up Next
Alabama State will face the top seed Bethune-Cookman in the second round on Thursday at 3 p.m.