Valparaiso 2, at Jacksonville State 3

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (Interstat) — In a tense pitchers’ duel that defied pregame projections, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks rallied with single runs in the sixth and seventh innings to edge the Valparaiso Beacons 3-2 on Friday night at Rudy Abbott Field. The victory improved Jacksonville State’s record to 11-3, while Valparaiso fell to 5-6. The game, characterized by dominant pitching and timely hitting, was a stark contrast to the offensive output predicted by Interstat’s game simulator, which had forecast a 7-5 Jacksonville State win. Valparaiso struck quickly against Jacksonville State starter Eli Pillsbury in the first inning. Leadoff batter Eli Riley… Read more...