ATLANTA, Ga. | Alabama State used a pair of multi-run innings and timely hitting to secure a 7-4 victory over Georgia State on Tuesday at the GSU Baseball Complex in Atlanta. The Hornets improved to 12-11 on the season with the win.
Game Summary
Alabama State struck immediately in the top of the first inning when Jackson Williams delivered a three-run home run to left field, scoring Devin Chandler and Miguel Oropeza for an early 3-0 advantage. Georgia State answered in the bottom half with a two-run single from John Beverley to cut the lead to 3-2.
The Hornets added a run in the second inning as Oropeza doubled home Breydon Divine, pushing the lead to 4-2. After three scoreless innings, Alabama State broke the game open in the sixth, plating three runs. Niguel Jenkins drove in a run on a fielder's choice before Jose Alfonso and Oropeza followed with RBI doubles to extend the lead to 7-2.
Georgia State chipped away late with a sacrifice fly in the seventh and an RBI single in the ninth, but Alabama State's bullpen limited further damage to preserve the 7-4 win.
Scoring by Inning
- 1st (ASU): Jackson Williams 3-run HR (ASU 3-0)
- 1st (GSU): John Beverley 2-RBI single (ASU 3-2)
- 2nd (ASU): Miguel Oropeza RBI double (ASU 4-2)
- 6th (ASU): Jenkins RBI fielder's choice (ASU 5-2)
- 6th (ASU): Jose Alfonso RBI double (ASU 6-2)
- 6th (ASU): Oropeza RBI double (ASU 7-2)
- 7th (GSU): Beverley sac fly (ASU 7-3)
- 9th (GSU): Lucas Grantham RBI single (ASU 7-4)
Leading Hitters
Alabama State
- Miguel Oropeza: 3-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 doubles, run scored
- Jackson Williams: 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, run scored
- Jose Alfonso: 2-for-4, RBI, run scored
- Niguel Jenkins: 1-for-4, RBI, run scored
Pitchers of Record
Notes
Alabama State totaled 11 hits and capitalized on key extra-base hits, including three doubles from Oropeza and Alfonso. The Hornets' bullpen combined for 8.0 innings, allowing just three runs (one earned) while striking out five to secure the win.
