MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alcorn State baseball dropped both games of a Friday doubleheader against Alabama State, falling 10-1 in game one and 12-1 in game two at Wheeler-Watkins Baseball Complex. The Braves (6-39, 1-25 SWAC) combined for just five hits across both contests and struggled to contain an Alabama State offense that produced 22 runs and 23 hits on the day.
Despite the results, Alcorn saw productive performances from
Jermel Ford,
Gavin Caston, and
Ty Boze, each of whom collected multiple hits or extra-base knocks. Alabama State used big innings in both games to break things open and secure the series win heading into Saturday's finale.
GAME 1 RECAP: Alabama State 10, Alcorn State 1
Hornets Capitalize on Free Passes
- Alabama State scored four runs through the first three innings, taking advantage of five walks and a hit-by-pitch issued by Alcorn pitching.
- The Hornets added five runs in the seventh, including a two-RBI double by Juan Cruz and a two-run single from Kameron Douglas.
Braves Break Through in the Fourth
- Jermel Ford doubled to start the fourth, stole third, and scored on a two-out triple by Gavin Caston to account for Alcorn's lone run.
- Ty Boze added a double and single in a 2-for-3 effort at the plate, while Ford finished 2-for-4 with a stolen base.
Pitching Summary
BY THE NUMBERS
- 7 – Hits by Alcorn, led by Ford and Boze with two apiece.
- 5 – Errors and free passes that led to multiple Alabama State scoring opportunities.
- 2 – Extra-base hits from Ford (2B) and Caston (3B).
GAME 2 RECAP: Alabama State 12, Alcorn State 1
Hornets Strike with the Long Ball
- Alabama State's offense erupted again in the second game, highlighted by two home runs and a triple.
- Kyler McIntosh hit a three-run homer in the second, and Juan Cruz added two home runs—including a two-run shot in the seventh to end the game via run-rule.
Alcorn Gets On the Board in the Fifth
- The Braves pushed across their lone run when Dillon Brown walked and later scored on a sacrifice fly by Reyfield Adams.
- Jermel Ford picked up Alcorn's only hit of the game in the first inning and stole a base.
Pitching Summary
- Kanious Davis (1-6) allowed eight runs (seven earned) on 10 hits in five innings.
- Luke Sanders finished the game, allowing four runs in relief.
BY THE NUMBERS
- 1 – Alcorn recorded one hit in the second game (Ford single).
- 7 – Walks drawn by Alcorn hitters, showing patience at the plate.
- 2 – Fielding errors contributed to run-scoring innings for the Hornets.
UP NEXT
Alcorn State (6-39, 1-25 SWAC) will conclude its final SWAC road series of the regular season on Saturday, May 10, against Alabama State in Montgomery. First pitch for the series finale is scheduled for 1 p.m. CST.
