Month: April 2023

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Jaguar Softball Gets It Done Late

Jaguar softball gets it done late. The final score Jags win 5-4 over Georgia Southern.

How It Happened

The Jags got on the board first. In the top of the second, Victoria Ortiz would ground out to shortstop for the first out. Gabby Stagner would double down the left field line on the first pitch she saw. Odalys Cordova flew out for the second out of the inning. After a Mendoza walk, Bailey Welch then singled to second. Mendoza and would advance on the play. Stagner would advance and score on a fielding error by the second baseman. Marley Sims grounded out to end the inning. In the inning the Jaguars scored one run, and led 1-0.

In the top of the third. Meredith Keel walked to lead off the inning. Mackenzie Brasher reached on a fielders choice as Keel was thrown out at second for out one. Brasher would steal second. After Sasha Willems fouled out, Ortiz hit an rbi single to left, and Stagner fouled out for the third out of the inning. In the inning, the Jags scored one run and led 2-0.

In the top of the fourth, Cordova doubled to left to lead off the inning. After a Mendoza groundout to third for out one. Welch would hit an rbi single up the middle. Sims then grounded out and Keel lined out to end the inning. In the inning, the Jaguars picked up one run and led 3-0.

In the top of the fifth, Brasher struck out and Willems flew out. With two quick outs, Ortiz would double to right. Stagner was next up. Ortiz would advance to third on a wild pitch. Stagner would walk to put two on with two out, with Cordova coming to the plate and hit an rbi single to second. Mendoza popped out to end the inning. In the inning South Alabama scored one run and led 4-0.

In the bottom of the fifth, Georgia Southern would tie the game scoring four runs in the inning. The score 4-4.

Moving to the top of the eighth. Welch led off with a walk. Sims laid down a sac bunt advancing Welch to second. Keel came up to the plate and hit an rbi single up the middle scoring Welch. Brasher struck out and Willems popped out to end the inning. In the inning South scored one run and led 5-4.

That would be the final as the Jags won 5-4.

Game Stats

Lackie got the start for the Jags. Going six innings giving up 4 unearned runs. Striking out 8 and walking 1 on 96 pitches.

Jenna Hardy came in and slammed the door picking up the win. Improving her record to 13-7 overall. Hardy went 2 innings, giving up 3 hits no runs, striking out 2.

Meredith Keel went 2 for 4 with an rbi

Victoria Ortiz went 2 for 4 with an rbi.

Gabby Stagner went 2 for 3 with a run scored.

Odalys Cordova went 2-4 with an rbi and 1 run scored.

Bailey Welch went 2 for 3 with 1 rbi and 1 run scored.

The Jaguars record improved to 30-13 on the year. and 12-4 in the Sun Belt Conference which puts them in 3rd place in the conference. The Jags are currently on a five game win streak, and are currently 17-3 at Jaguar Field this season.
Check out the Sun Belt Conference standings here.

https://sunbeltsports.org/standings.aspx?path=softball

South Alabama is currently ranked 54 in RPI.

Rankings for other Sun Belt schools

Louisiana ranked 10th

Texas St ranked 48th

Marshall ranked 58th

Troy ranked 59th

Coastal Carolina ranked 64th

Check out where all schools rank here

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/softball/d1/ncaa-womens-softball-rpi

Next Up

Game two Saturday at Georgia Southern 2 pm ( central time)

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Jaguar Baseball Wins Third Straight Series

Jaguar baseball wins third straight series. This weekend against Louisiana Monroe. The Jags lost the Friday game. Then really thumped ULM in the Saturday and Sunday games.

How We Got Here

Friday- The Jags lose 7-6. Sam Knowlton picked up the loss. ULM scored six of their seven runs in the bottom of the third off of Knowlton. The Jags were able to make a game of it. Losing by one.

Saturday- The Jaguars won 9-6. This game wasn’t as close as the score indicated. Mitchell Heer pitched great, picking up the win, pitching 5 2/3 innings giving up 3 runs just 2 earned. Heer gave up 7 hits walking 2 and striking out 3. Grant Wood would get the save pitching 3 innings and gave up 3 runs, all in the ninth. Austin Thrasher went 3-4 with 3 RBIs including a 3 run home run.

Sunday- The Jaguars run ruled ULM on get away day, winning 12-2.

How It Happened

South Alabama got the scoring started in the top of the 2nd inning. Trey Lewis singled to lead off the inning. Joseph Sullivan would get hit by the pitch, bringing up Tyler Borges with two on and nobody out. Borges would hit a 3 run home run to left field. Cole Ketzner flew out to right field and Diego would strike out swinging. With 2 outs and nobody on. Austin Thrasher singled to left and Erick Orbeta walked. With two on and two out, JG Bell reached on a fielders choice when Orbeta was thrown out at 2nd to end the inning. In the inning the Jags pick up three runs on three hits. The Jags led 3-0.

ULM scored 1 run in the bottom of the 2nd. Jags still led 3-1.

In the top of the 3rd, the Jags would continue to put the pressure on ULM. Will Turner would lead off the inning with a single to first base. Lewis would follow with a single of his own. Sullivan would step to the plate, and during the at bat both runners would advance on a wild pitch. Sullivan would conclude his bat with a walk, to load the bases with nobody out. After a pitching change Borges would strike out. Ketzner would pick up an RBI on a fielders choice, with Sullivan thrown out at second for out two. Altermirano would strike out to end the inning. In the inning the Jags picked up one run on two hits, and led 4-1.

In the top of the 5th inning South Alabama gets the scoring going again. Lewis would ground out for the first out. Sullivan would step up next and hit a solo home run to right center. With one out, Borges singled to the catcher, that brought Ketzner to the plate. Ketzner would hit a two run home run to left center. Altamirano walked and was thrown out at second when Thrasher hit into a fielders choice. Orbeta singled to left and Bell flew out to end the inning. In the inning, South Alabama scored 3 runs on 4 hits, now lead 7-1.

In the top of the 6th inning the Jaguars continued their offensive attack. Turner singled to center to lead off the inning. Lewis reach on a fielders choice. Turner however made it to third base after a throwing error by the shortstop. Sullivan would single to load the bases with nobody out. Borges came to the plate and reached on a fielders choice, with Sullivan being thrown out at second. Ketzner would then walk. After a pitching change Altamarano struck out for out two. After back to back balks by ULM pitching, Lewis would score. Thrasher then walked to load the bases again. Orbeta also walked picking up the rbi. Bell would fly out to end the inning. In the top of the sixth South Alabama picked up 3 more runs and now blow the game open leading 10-1.

In the top of the Seventh the Jags continue the onslaught. Turner walked to lead off the inning. Lewis grounded into a double play. Sullivan and Borges would both walk. Ketzner would come up next and hit a two rbi double to center field. After another pitching change by ULM Altamirano flew out to left to end the inning. In the top of the seventh the Jags pick up 2 runs and led 12-1.

In the bottom of the seventh, ULM picked up 1 run. That’s as close as they would get as the Jaguars run ruled the Warhawks on get away day. The final 12-2.

Game Stats

Jeremy Lee had one of his best performances of the season. Lee pitched a complete game going 7 innings, giving up 2 runs on 5 hits, walking 3 and striking out 9. Lee’s record improved to 1-5 on the season.

Tyler Borges went 2 for 4 with 4 RBIs including a home run.

Cole Ketzner went 2 for 4 with 5 RBIs including a home run.

The Jags improved their record to 17-18 overall and 7-8 in the Sun Belt Conference.

Next Up

The Jags will start an 8 game home stand starting Tuesday. when Alabama State comes to town. The two teams will finish a suspended game from April 8th, before playing their regular game. That game was tied 8-8 in the top of the 8th. The suspended game will resume at 5 pm. The regular scheduled game is scheduled to start at 6:30 pm.

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Jaguar Softball Sweeps A Three Game Series from App State.

Jaguar softball sweeps a three game series from App State. After being swept at Louisiana last weekend, the Jaguars have won 4 straight. The Final on Sunday. Jags win 1-0, behind another strong outing from Olivia Lackie.

How We Got Here

Friday- The Jags won 9-0 in 5 innings. Lackie went the distance giving up no runs on three hits striking out five. Gabby Stagner led the offense with three RBI’s.

Saturday- Jags won 5-2. Jenna Hardy threw a complete game five hitter. Giving up 2 runs both unearned. Striking out 6. Bailey Welch led the way for the offense going 3 for 3 with 3 RBI’s on the season.

Sunday- The Jags win 1-0, behind another great pitching performance by Lackie. Pitching a complete game shut out striking out nine.

How It Happened Sunday.

The Jags didn’t need much, but they got the scoring going in the first inning. After Meredith Keel and Mackenzie Brasher walked to lead off the inning. Victoria Ortiz reached on a fielders choice, Brasher was thrown out at second for the first out. Gabby Stagner walked on four pitches, bringing Sasha Willems to the plate. Willems hit an RBI sac fly to center. Keel scored on the play. Odayls Cordova singled to load the bases, but Allen would strike out swinging to end the inning. In the inning the Jags get one run on 1 hit, and led 1-0.

That would be all the Jags would need as Olivia Lackie would make the 1-0 stick for a final.

Game Stats

Sasha Willems went 2-2 with 1 rbi

Olivia Lackie- seven innings pitched, giving up five hits, no runs, and two walks on 115 pitches.

Next Up

The Jaguars travel to Georgia Southern. (Listed game time are central time zone.)

Friday- 5 pm

Saturday- 2 pm

Sunday- 11 am

The Jaguars record improves to 29-13 and 11-4 in the Sun Belt Conference. The Jags extend their win streak to 4 games.

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Jaguar Baseball Run Rules Southern

Jaguar baseball run rules Southern. This game was never in doubt. South Alabama came out swinging and didn’t stop. The final score 13-0 in seven innings. Leif Moore was dealing from the mound. For the second straight game, the Jags run rule their opponent.

How It Happened

The Jags got the scoring started early. In the bottom of the first. Erick Orbeta led off with a single to right field. JG Bell flew out to left for the first out. Will Turner came to the plate and on the first pitch , Turner singled to right. After Trey Lewis struck out, for the second out of the inning. Joseph Sullivan would hit a two rbi double to left. Cole Ketzner flew out to center to end the inning. In the bottom of the first, the Jaguars scored 2 runs on 3 hits and led 2-0.

In the bottom of the second, the Jaguars busted the game open. After Micah Morgan flew out, and Colson Lawerence grounded out. Hunter Donaldson was hit by a pitch. Orbeta stepped up with one on and two outs. Bell walked to load the bases. Turner and Lewis both walked with the bases loaded picking up an rbi each. The bases remained loaded. “Sully” would come up and blow this game wide open, with a grand slam. Ketzner would strike out to end the inning. In the inning the Jaguars scored 6 runs and led 8-0.

Moving along to the bottom of the fourth inning. South Alabama would add on. Bell would lead off the inning with a single. After Turner struck out. Lewis flew out to left for the rbi sac fly scoring Bell. Sullivan walked and Ketzner would strike out to end the inning. In the inning, the Jags scored 1 run on 1 hit and led 9-0.

In the bottom of the 5th, the Jags kept up the scoring. Morgan singled through the right side. Lawerence was hit by the pitch. Donaldson and Orbeta would both ground out. After Bell walked to load the bases agin. Turner and Lewis would both get an rbi on back to back walks. Sullivan would step up and deliver a 2 rbi single. Ketzner would ground out to end the inning. In the inning the Jaguars picked up 4 more runs on just 2 hits and now led 13-0.

That score would hold for a final.

Game Stats

Joeseph “Sully” Sullivan went 3 for 3 with 8 rbis ( just one shy of tying the team record) with a Grand Slam included.

Will Turner went 1 for 2 with 2 rbis.

Leif Moore pitched 5 innings giving up 0 runs. Moore gave up just one hit and striking out 9 on 83 pitches. Moore improved his record to 1-0.

South Alabama improved its record to 13-16 overall, and now have a two game winning streak.

Up Next

Texas State comes to Stanky Field for three games. It’s a big Sun Belt Conference series for the Jaguars.

Game One -Thursday @ 6:30 pm

Game Two- Friday @ 6:30 pm

Game Three- Saturday @ 11 am

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Jaguar Softball Sweeps ULM

Jaguar softball sweeps ULM. The Jags continued their red hot play, beating the Warhawks 4-0.

How It Happened

South Alabama got the scoring started early. In the bottom of the first. Mackenzie Brasher singled through the right side. Meredith Keel singled through the left side. Victoria Ortiz singled up the middle, picking up an rbi. On the play Keel was thrown out at third, trying to advance on the throw home. Sasha Willems and Odalys Cordova both grounded out to end the inning. In the inning the Jags pick up one run on three hits and led 1-0.

In the bottom of the second inning. The Jaguars continue to put runs up. Gabby Stagner singled to left to lead off the inning. Stephanie Gonzalez flew out to right, for the first out of the inning. Bailey Welch reached on a fielding error by the 1st baseman. Marley Sims hit and rbi single up the middle.

After a ULM pitching change, Brasher reached on a fielders choice, with Welch being thrown out at third for the second out of the inning. That brought Keel to the plate. Keel would hit a two rbi double, to left center. Keel was thrown out at third, trying to stretch the double into a triple. But, not before the runs scored. In the inning the Jaguars scored 3 runs on 3 hits, to lead 4-0.

That score would hold and be the final.

Game Stats

As Olivia Lackie was dealing again today. Lackie pitched lights out, going seven strong innings giving up just five hits, walking one and striking out eight. On 113 pitches.

Meredith Keel went 3 for 3 with 2 RBIs

Victoria Ortiz went 1 for 3 with 1 RBIs

Marley Sims went 1 for 3 with 1 rbi

Gabby Stagner went 2 for 3 with 1 rbi

South Alabama improves its overall record to 25-10 and 8-1 in the Sun Belt Conference. The Jaguars are riding a four game winning streak, and are currently tied for second place with their next opponents Louisiana.

Next Up

South Alabama travels to Lafayette Louisiana to take on the Ragin Cajuns. The winner of this important series will be in sole possession of second place. This series will take place Thursday-Saturday due to the Easter Holiday.

Game One

Thursday- 6pm

Game Two

Friday- 6pm

Game Three

Saturday- 2pm

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Jaguar Baseball Run Rules JMU.

Jaguar baseball run rules JMU. In the series clinching finale, South Alabama hit three home runs. The final score was 14-3 in seven innings. In this series the Jaguars out scored the Bulldogs 41-19. For this series, the team had a batting average near .360 with nine home runs and 37 RBIs, with 18 walks and striking out just 20 times.
Pitching appears to be making strides. In Friday and Sundays games Knowlton and Heer were outstanding.

How It Happened

The Jaguars got the offense rolling in the top of the third. After Hunter Donaldson struck out for the first out. Eric Orbeta singled up the middle. JG Bell singled down the left field line. Bringing up Will Turner with two on and one out. Turner would smack a three run home run to right center. Trey Lewis who is red hot, would come up next and hit a solo home to left field, for back to back shots. Joseph Sullivan walked, bringing up Micah Morgan. Sullivan would steal second and Morgan would end up fouling out to third base, for the second out. Colson Lawerence would come to the plate with one on and two outs.

Lawerence would hit a two run home run to right field. That was the Jags third home run of the inning. Altamirano grounded out to third for the 3rd out of the inning. In the inning the Jaguars score 6 runs on 5 hits and lead 6-0.

JMU scored one run in the bottom of the 3rd to cut the Jaguars lead to 6-1.

In the top of the 4th inning, South Alabama added to their lead. Donaldson singled on the first pitch, to lead off the inning. Orbeta laid down the sac bunt to third. Donaldson advanced to second on the play. Bell singled to third, Donaldson held at second. Turner reached on a fielders choice. Bell made the out at second, Donaldson advanced to third. Lewis walked to load the bases, and that brought up Sullivan with the bases loaded and two out. “Sully” would deliver, hitting a triple to left center which cleared the bases. After a pitching change Morgan grounded out to end the inning. In the inning South Alabama scored 3 runs on 3 hits and extended the lead to 9-1.

In the bottom of the 4th inning, the Bulldogs scored another run Jaguars still lead 9-2.

In the top of the 5th inning, the Jags pour it on. Lawerence singled on the second pitch of the inning. Altamirano laid down a sac bunt, advancing Lawerence to second base. Donaldson laid down another bunt this time for a single. Orbeta laid down another sac bunt reaching first. In fact, all runners were safe, with Lawerence scoring on the play. That brought up Bell, who hit an rbi single to left field. Turner walked to load the bases, with one out. Lewis singled picking up 2 RBI’s. After Turner stole third, Sullivan and Morgan both struck out to end the inning. In the inning the Jags scored 4 runs on 4 hits, and extended their lead to 13-2.

Moving Into the bottom of the sixth, JMU picked up another run and cut the Jaguars lead to 13-3.

In the top of the seventh, South Alabama would add to the lead again. After Bell flew out and Turner walked, Lewis stepped to the plate with one on and one out. Lewis singled and Sullivan walked to load the bases for Sullivan with one out. With Morgan at the plate, JMU’s pitcher threw a wild pitch, scoring Turner on the play. Morgan would strike out and Lawerence grounded out to end the inning. In the inning the Jags pick up 1 run and now led 14-3.

That would be a final score as JMU couldn’t score. The game ended due to the run rule on get away day.

Game Stats

Mitchell Heer had an outstanding outing for South Alabama. Heer pitched a seven inning complete game, giving up 5 hits and three earned runs. He struck out 3 and walked two, on just 81 pitches. Heer improved his record to 1-1.

Trey Lewis stayed red hot, going 3 for 3 with 3 rbi’s walking twice and 2 runs scored.

JG Bell went 3 for 5, with 1 rbi and 2 runs scored.

Colson Lawrence went 2 for 5 with 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.

Hunter Donaldson went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored.

South Alabama improved its record to 12-16 overall, and 3-6 in the Sun Belt Conference. The Jaguars won their first conference series of the season.

Next Up

The Jaguars return home for games on Tuesday vs Southern University at 6:30pm. Then games Thursday through Saturday vs Texas State. ( No game on Easter Sunday)

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Jaguar Softball holds off ULM

Jaguar softball holds off ULM. Jenna Hardy gives up three hits through 6 1/3 before being pulled. Olivia Lackie came in and got the last two out and the save. Which Lackie’s second of the season. The final score 2-1.

How It Happened

South Alabama got the scoring started in the bottom of the first inning. After Meredith Keel and Mackenzie Brasher grounded out to third. Victoria Ortiz stepped to the plate with two outs. Ortiz would hit a double to left field. Sasha Willems would follow with a single to center field, bringing up Odalys Cordova with two on and two out. Cordova sliced an rbi single through the right side scoring Ortiz. Gabby Stagner would ground out to end the inning.

In the bottom of the first the Jags scored one run and lead 1-0.

Moving all of the way to the bottom of the 5th. The Jaguars would try to score a big insurance run. After an Ortiz ground out. Willems would single to left with one out. Cordova would reach on a fielding error by the shortstop. That would bring up Stagner who also reached base on a fielding error, this one by the second baseman. Willems would score on the play. Jags led 2-0. Emma Kropp struck out and Bailey Welch would ground out to end the inning.

In the bottom of the 5th the jags pick up 1 run and led 2-0.

That score would hold behind the stellar pitching performance of Jenna Hardy. Who had no hitter going until the top of the 6th.

ULM would pick up a run in the top of the seventh on a home run by Ashlan Ard. Jags led 2-1. That would be the final.

Game Stats

Jenna Hardy was outstanding. She threw 6 1/3 innings giving up 3 hits. Just one run striking out 5 and walking 3. Throwing 112 pitches. Hardy’s record improves to 11-6.

Olivia Lackie entered the game with one out in the 7th and slammed the door on any thoughts of a rally by ULM. Lackie pitched 2/3 of an inning giving up no runs on no hits, striking out 1. Lackie picked up her second save on the season.

South Alabama’s record improved to 24-10 overall and 7-1 in the Sun Belt Conference The Jags are tied for second place in the conference standings with Louisiana. The Jags will go on the road next weekend to Lafayette for a big conference showdown with Louisiana.

Up Next

The Jaguars go for the sweep today as the face ULM. Game time 1pm at Jaguar Field.

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Jaguar Baseball Squandered A Late Lead

Jaguar baseball squandered a late lead allowing 8 runs in the seventh and eighth innings losing by a final of 13-8.

How It Happened

JMU got the scoring started today, scoring two runs in the bottom of the first.

In the top of the second the Jags answered back. Trey Lewis would lead off the inning with a solo home run to left center. The very next batter would be Joseph Sullivan. “Sully” would also hit a solo home run to center field. Those back to back home runs tied the game 2-2. Micah Morgan and Colson Lawrence both grounded out and Altamirano struck out swinging to retire the side.

In the top of the second the Jaguars score two runs and are tied 2-2.

In the top of the third the Jags continued to score. Mitchell Heer reached on a fielding error by the third baseman to lead off the inning. Orbeta would then reach on another fielding error. Heer would be out at second for the first out. Bell would be next to the plate. After Orbeta went to second on a wild pitch, JG Bell grounded out to second for out number two. Will Turner would come to the plate with one on and two outs. Turner tripled to center scoring Orbeta. Lewis doubled to center scoring Turner and then “Sully” doubled to center scoring Lewis. The Jags were up 5-2. Micah Morgan would ground out to end the inning.

In the top of the third the Jags scored three runs. Jags led 5-2.

JMU gets three runs in the bottom of the 3rd inning. The score was tied 5-5.

In the top of the 5th, the Jaguars strike back. After Bell grounded out for the first out of the inning. Will Turner would come to the plate and hit a solo home run to left field. The Jags led 6-5.

In the top of the 5th the Jags pick up a run and led 6-5

Moving to the top of the seventh. The Jaguars look to keep extending the lead. Orbeta doubled down the left field line to lead off the inning. After Bell flied out and Turner walked, Lewis would come to the plate and single to center. Orbeta would score on the play. Sullivan would reach on a fielders choice, picking up the rbi. Sullivan would then be out at second trying to steal.

In the top of the seventh, the Jags get 2 runs and led 8-5.

Unfortunately that’s where the wheels fell off for the Jaguars. JMU picked up three runs in the seventh and five more runs in the eighth. JMU wins 13-8.

Game Stats

Although the hitting has came around for the Jags, the pitching still has some things to figure out. Conrad Gehrig gave up 5 earned runs in 2 1/3 innings. Jeremy Lee came in and gave up 3 earned runs in 4 innings of relief. Grant Wood, who would picked up the loss. Pitched 1 2/3 innings giving up 5 earned runs. Wood’s record falls to 4-2

Next up

Jags go for the series win tomorrow vs JMU. Game time 10 am central

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Jaguar Baseball Offense Exploded versus JMU

The Jaguar baseball offense exploded versus JMU. The Jaguars hit two grand slams in the game and added another home run. On their way to crushing James Madison 19-3. Sam Knowlton got the win. In a cool rainy night. The Jaguar offense appears to be finally coming out of its funk. The pitching is also showing signs of improvement. Tonight they were able to both pitch and hit in the same game. So hopefully the Jaguars are about to come out their season long funk.

How It Happened

The Jags got the scoring going in the top of the third. Erick Orbeta, doubled to left center to lead off the inning. JG Bell then had a bunt single advancing Orbeta to third. That would bring up Will Turner with two runners on and nobody out. During the at bat, Orbeta would score and Bell would advance to second, on a passed ball. Jags led 1-0. Turner would finish the at bat walking on four pitches. Trey Lewis would come up next and lay down a bunt to the pitcher. Lewis would be safe at first loading the bases. Joseph Sullivan would walk picking up the rbi. The bases would remain loaded, with no one out. The Jaguars led 2-0. Micah Morgan swung at the first pitch getting an rbi ground out to second. The Jags now led 3-0. Colson Lawerence struck out swinging, and Diego Altamirano grounded out to end the inning.

In the top of of third, the Jaguars scored three runs and lead 3-0.

In the top of the fourth the Jags looked to add to the lead. Mitchell Heer singled to left to lead off the inning. Orbeta laid down a bunt single to third base. Bell hit a sacrifice ground out to third advancing the runners to second and third. Turner would them walk to load the bases with one out. After Lewis flied out to right for out two, with no runner advancement on the play, “Sully” would pick up the rbi on the walk. Jags now led 4-0. Bases were still loaded with two outs. Micah Morgan would fly out to left for the third out.

In the top of fourth inning, the Jaguars score 1 run and now lead 4-0.

Moving along to the top of the sixth, the Jaguars looked to bust the game open. JMU brought in a new pitcher to face the lead off man Orbeta, who singled to third. Bell stepped in next. Bell would lay down the sac bunt to third, but reached on a throwing error by the third baseman. That brought up Turner who proceeded to reach on a fielders choice and advanced to second, thanks to another error by the first baseman. That error also allowed Orbeta to score. That brought up Lewis. During Trey’s at bat. Bell scored on a wild pitch and Turner advanced to third. Lewis resumed his at bat and hit a two run home run to left field.

The Jags now led 8-0 with still just one out. “Sully” singled down the first base line and Morgan laid down a sac bunt and reached first on another throwing error by JMU. Their third one of the inning. That forced JMU into another pitching change with still nobody out. Lawerence would pop the ball up to second for out one. That brought up Diego with two on and one out.

Altamirano would double down the right field line picking up the rbi. After Heer struck out for the second out, Orbeta singled up the middle scoring two more. South Alabama now led 11-0 as Bell popped out to end the inning.

In the top of the sixth the Jags scored seven runs and now led 11-0.

JMU would get on the board in the bottom of the sixth scoring two runs. The Jags led 11-2 after six.

South Alabama wasn’t nearly finished scoring. In the top of the seventh inning. Turner flew out to lead off the inning. Lewis walked bring up Sullivan. During the at bat Lewis moved to second on a wild pitch. Sullivan would end up walking, which forced another pitching change for JMU. Morgan would get hit by the pitch to load the bases with one out.

Colson Lawrence stepped up and delivered a grand slam bomb, to right center. The Jags increased the lead to 15-2. After Altamirano grounded out for the second out, Heer singled to short. Hunter Donaldson would pinch run for Heer. Orbeta and Bell both walked to load the bases with two outs, however Turner would ground out to end the inning.

In the top of the seventh The Jaguars scored four more runs and led 15-2.

Going into the top of the ninth the Jags wanted to continue the scoring. Austin Thrasher struck out but reached first on a wild pitch. Cole Ketzner flied out to center, for the first out. Donaldson would single through the right side but Thrasher would be thrown out at second. Tyler Borges would pinch hit for Orbeta. Borges would double to left, as Donaldson was able to advance to third. After a Bell walk to load the bases again, Turner stepped up with two outs. Turner would deposit 1-2 pitch over the right field fence for a grand slam. That was the Jags second grand slam of the game. After Lewis popped out to first for the third out, the Jags led 19-2.

In the top of the ninth South Alabama scored four more runs and led 19-2.

In the bottom of the ninth JMU picked up 1 run and the final score was 19-3.


Game Stats

James Madison’s defense didn’t do them any favors, committing three errors at key moments. Todd Mozoki picked up the loss. His record fell to 0-3.
Every pitcher for JMU gave up at least 2 earned runs.

Knowlton improved his record to 2-1 on the season. He pitched well and was on a predetermined pitch count, going 3 2/3 innings giving up two hits and striking out five. Allowing no runs on 67 pitches. I’m looking for him to be extended in his next start as long as he responds well these next few days.

Orbeta continues his hot hitting. Going 4-5 with two rbis and a walk

Will Turner went 1-4 with four rbi, including his grand slam, and scored three runs.

Trey Lewis went 3-6 with 2 rbis including his 2 run home run scoring twice.

Joseph “Sully” Sullivan went 2-3 with 2 RBI’s and two runs scored.

Colson Lawrence went 1-5 with four rbis including his grand slam.

Next up

The Jags take on JMU again at 3 pm central time.

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