Jacksonville State 5, at Troy 4

TROY, Ala. (Interstat) — Caleb Johnson’s three-run homer in a chaotic fourth inning provided the decisive runs as Jacksonville State weathered an early Troy rally and a dominant relief performance by the Trojans’ Hayden Smith to secure a 5-4 victory Tuesday night at Riddle-Pace Field. The Gamecocks (34-8) saw an early five-run lead evaporate in a messy first inning but responded immediately to reclaim the lead for good. The win extended Jacksonville State’s strong midseason form, while Troy fell to 20-21. The game’s pivotal sequence began in the top of the fourth with Jacksonville State clinging to a 5-4 advantage.… Read more...