Tigers Make Opponents Beg for Mercy

Jackson State baseball is not shy when it comes to dominating on the baseball field. With a recent 14-4 victory, the Jackson State Tigers forced a mercy rule win over their opponents UAPB by the eighth inning.

In their recent April 2^nd matchup, the Tigers were able to run home 14 runs and hold their opponents to four. Myles White is a notable player for the victory, as White had a total of four runs. Alongside White, the JSU team had two additional players who scored more than one run: Jordan McCladdie (2) and Hasan Standifer (2).

In terms of team statistics, runs were not the only thing that JSU was dominating in. They doubled in hits, having a total of 12 versus their opponent having six. They also had more stolen bases, walks, and strikeouts than their opponents.

The Tigers have an overall record of 20-8, and a conference record of 5-3. This recent victory has them on a 1-game winning streak, and their next matchup will be in a three game series taking place April 5th, 6th, and 7th against Bethune-Cookman. The team has hopes to gain three SWAC victories, will they be able to do it?

Author administrator Corinne Ellington