Alabama State tops Alcorn State in high-scoring affair
MONTGOMERY, Miss. (Interstat) — Miguel Oropeza drove in four runs on three hits, including a two-run double in the eighth, as Alabama State defeated Alcorn State 14-10 on Saturday at Foster Baseball Field at McGowan Stadium.
Oropeza’s three-RBI double in the eighth capped a four-run inning that broke open a 7-4 lead for the Hornets (30-21). Devin Chandler added three RBIs, and Cale Clark drove in two. Joe Dolinshek pitched 5⅓ innings, allowing three earned runs on no hits while striking out four.
The Braves (4-42) outhit Alabama State 16-12 but committed errors that led to unearned runs. Kanious Davis collected four hits and two RBIs for Alcorn State, and Jaylyn Bennett had two hits and two RBIs. Nicholas Johnson threw 3⅓ innings of relief, allowing one earned run.
Alabama State erased a 1-0 deficit with a four-run third inning and never trailed again. The Hornets have won five of their last six Southwestern Athletic Conference games.