MONTGOMERY – Jacksonville State dropped its second game of three games with Alabama State on Tuesday with a 10-1 setback at the Wheeler-Watkins Baseball Complex in the capital city.
 
The Hornets, who will visit Rudy Abbott Field on April 15 for the final meeting of the season, have now won two consecutive games against Jax State after picking up their first win 3-1 earlier this season in Montgomery.  The Gamecocks fall to 17-12 overall, while ASU improved to 20-11 on the season.  The Red and White will look to snap a three-game losing skid on Wednesday against the Blazers of UAB in Birmingham at UAB's Young Memorial Field.
 
It was an impressive outing by ASU's Tyler Howe as he kept the Gamecocks off balanced throughout the contest.  After struggling with his command early and allowing three walks that led to JSU's lone run in the second inning, Howe settled in to allow just one hit after the second inning.  The Gamecocks scoried the run on an RBI single by Gavin Golsan.  He plated Tyler Gamble, who reached on one of Howe's bases on balls. 
 
Howe also received back up from his offense as the Hornets touched JSU starter Ryan Sebra for five runs in just two innings of work for Sebra.  ASU plated two runs in the opening frame after an RBI by Chris Biocic and P. J. Harris.  ASU added runs five of the final six plate appearances as the offense was led by Biocic and P.J. Biocic.  The duo combined for seven RBI and four of the Hornets' nine total hits.  Cesar Rivera added a pair of hits, including a triple on the night.  ASU' Hunter Allen posted a solo home run in the Hornets' half of the seventh for the fourth extra base hit of the contest.
 
Howe finished the night with six strikeouts in his 7.1 innings of work.  He gave up the lone run and allowed just three hits.  After a double by Sebra, Howe retired nine consecutive batters before allowing a hit.
 
JSU used four pitchers on the night and got quality outings from Jesse Fry and Michael Barber.  Fry and Barber combined for six strikeouts.  Dalton Etheridge finished the contest by tossing the ninth.  The Hornets also used many arms late in the game after Howe's solid evening.
 
JSU continues midweek activity with a Wednesday evening contest at UAB.  First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m. at UAB's Young Memorial Field.