JACKSONVILLE, Ala. --The Alabama State University baseball team struggled, mustering just two hits in a 16-4 loss to Jacksonville State University on Tuesday at Rudy Abbott Field-Jim Case Stadium.

Sophomore J. Martinez (6-4) started and took the loss on the mound for Alabama State (23-27). Senior Will Larson was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going one shutout inning without allowing a hit, walking one and striking out one.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 13-0, the Hornets first put runs on the board in the sixth inning. Alabama State's offense started clicking and put up four runs, including a one-run walk off the bat of sophomore Q. Jenkins. The Hornets were unable to get any closer, as Jacksonville State added three runs to their tally on the way to a 16-4 final.

GAME NOTES
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed four runs across.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 41 Jacksonville State hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out five.
» The Hornets drew six walks from Jacksonville State pitching.
» Junior K. Agosto led the Hornets at the plate, going 1 for 3 with a double.
» Jacksonville State was led offensively by junior Colton Hegwood, who went 1 for 1 with a home run and two RBIs.
» Junior Karson Bonaparte led the Gamecocks pitching staff, throwing three shutout innings.

Alabama State begin a three-game SWAC series at home against Alcorn State on Friday at 6 p.m.