MONTGOMERY, Ala. | The Alabama State Hornets took a 12-11 lead into the eighth inning but could not hang on and fell 14-13 to the Grambling Tigers Sunday.

John Gonzalez (0-1) came out of the bullpen for Alabama State (9-9, 1-2 SWAC) and took the loss. Joe Dolinshek was a bright spot for the Hornets, coming out of the bullpen as well and throwing one scoreless inning, allowing no hits, with no walks and three strikeouts.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hornets lost despite scoring in six different innings in the ballgame, last holding the lead in the eighth inning at 12-11. Alabama State's biggest output came in its five-run first inning. The big hit for the Hornets in the inning was a two-run single off the bat of Jackson Williams.

GAME NOTES
» The Hornets got three-hit games from both Miguel Oropeza and Breydon Divine.
» Alabama State's power output was led by Oropeza, who compiled two extra-base hits in the ballgame.
» Oropeza drove in six runs for the Hornets.
» Every Hornets starter reached base safely in the loss.
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed five runs across.
» Four Alabama State hitters had multiple base knocks in the ballgame.
» Alabama State left 16 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 51 Grambling hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and 14 fly balls while striking out six.
» The Hornets drew 12 walks from Grambling pitching.
» Oropeza led the Hornets at the plate, going 3 for 4 with a double, a home run, and six RBI.
» Grambling was led offensively by Julio VasQuez, who went 5 for 6 with a double, two home runs, and seven RBI.
» Payton Allen led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing three innings of two-run ball.