Jackson State Rallies in 11th to Stun Florida A&M
JACKSON, Miss. (Interstat) — Edwin Lemus Hudson Jr. and Diego Melendez delivered two-run singles in the bottom of the 11th inning Friday night, capping a four-run rally that lifted Jackson State to a 5-4 victory over Florida A&M in Southwestern Athletic Conference play at Braddy Field.
The Tigers trailed 4-1 entering their final at-bat before mounting the comeback, which included three unearned runs. Melendez’s single through the right side scored Isaac McClenty and Parker Winfield for the walk-off win.
Florida A&M’s Caleb Granger pitched seven strong innings, allowing one earned run on no hits with five strikeouts. Ethan Miller homered for the Rattlers in the top of the 11th.
Jackson State improved to 13-17. Florida A&M fell to 15-16.