HUNTSVILLE, AL | Camden Matthews and James Peterson combined to throw a three-hit shutout on Friday as the Alabama State University baseball team blanked the Alabama A&M, 10-0.

Matthews (2-0) started and picked up the win for Alabama State (16-16, 6-7), going 6.1 shutout innings while giving up two hits, walking two, and striking out two. Peterson was dealing out of the bullpen as well, going 1.2 shutout innings, allowing one hit.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hornets took the lead for good in the second, scoring for the first time in the inning.

The Hornets also added runs in four more innings on the way to the 10-0 victory.

GAME NOTES
» Matthews and Peterson combined to throw a three-hit shutout.
» Joe Dolinshek compiled three base knocks in the game for Alabama State.
» The Hornets power output was led by Niguel Jenkins, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the second, when it pushed three runs across.
» The Hornets had control of the rest of the game after jumping ahead of the Bulldogs 3-0 in the top of the second.
» Matthews put together 6.1 innings of shutout ball for the Hornets.
» Four Hornets had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» The Hornets out-hit the Bulldogs at a 12-3 clip.
» Alabama State went 6-for-14 (.429) with runners in scoring position.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 27 Alabama A&M hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and 11 fly balls while striking out two.
» The Hornets drew six walks from Alabama A&M pitching.
» Alex Espaillat led the Hornets at the plate, going 2 for 4 with a double and three RBIs.
» Alabama A&M was led offensively by Brycen Hammonds, who went 1 for 2 with a double.

Alabama State and AAMU play game two of the series on Saturday at noon.