Jaguar baseball takes series versus Georgia State. That would be the fourth consecutive series the Jags have won. The final from Sunday’s Jaguar win was 7-2
How It Happened
The Jaguars got their bats going in the bottom of the second. Tyler Borges popped up to shortstop for the first out. Micah Morgan was hit by the pitch. Diego Altamirano would hit an rbi double to left center, and made it to third on the throw home. Morgan would come all the way around from first to score on the play. That would bring Thrasher to the plate. Thrasher would hit an rbi single to left field.
With one out and one on, Erick Orbeta would lay down a sac bunt to third base for the second out. Thrasher advanced to second. JG Bell stepped up to the plate, and hit an rbi single to right, scoring Thrasher. Will Turner was up next. Turner singled to right, and Trey Lewis lined out to left to retire the side. This inning the Jaguars picked up 3 runs on 4 hits, and lead 3-0.
In the top of the third, the Panthers picked up 1 run on 1 hit, and trail the Jags 3-1.
In the bottom of the third. The Jaguars keep the pressure on. Joseph Sullivan grounded out to the pitcher for out one. Borges walked and Morgan singled through the right side of the infield. That brought up Altamirano, who hit a two rbi double down the left field line. Thrasher would line out to first base, for out two. After a pitching change for Georgia State, Orbeta would foul out to end the inning. In the inning the Jags would get 2 runs on 2 hits, and increase the lead to 5-1.
Moving to the bottom of the fifth, the Jags threatened to score again. Sullivan would walk to lead off the inning. Borges would come to the plate. Sullivan stole second and advanced to third on an error by the catcher. Borges walked and Morgan fouled out to third base for the first out. Altamirano walked. After a Georgia State pitching change. Thrasher reached on a fielders choice, picking up the rbi as Sullivan scored. After Georgia State changed pitchers again, Orbeta flew out to center field to end the inning. In the inning the Jags get 1 run on 0 hits, and lead 6-1.
In the bottom of the sixth, the Jags add to their lead. Bell flew out for the first out. Turner singled up the middle. Lewis struck out and Turner stole second. Sullivan hit a rbi triple to right center. After a Borges walk, Morgan popped up to end the inning. In the inning South Alabama scored 1 run on 2 hits and extended the lead to 7-1.
In the top of the 7th Georgia State picked up 1 run on 2 hits. The Jaguar lead was trimmed to 7-2.
That score would hold as the final score was 7-2.
Game Stats
Jeremy Lee threw 6 strong innings, winning his second consecutive game, and improved his record to 2-5. Lee gave up just 1 run on 2 hits, striking out 8 and walking 4 on 105 pitches.
Grant Wood came in to relieve Jackson Boyd who looked good in his two innings. Wood went 1 inning giving up no runs on no hits, striking out 1 on just 8 pitches.
Will Turner went 3 for 3 with 2 walks and 1 run scored.
Diego Altamirano went 2 for 3 with 3 rbis with 1 run scored and 1 walk.
Bryan’s Takes
The Jaguars are playing much better as a team. They seemed to have figured out how to out score any type of pitching issues they may have. The offense is really clicking. The Jags have won 10 of of the last 13 games, and 11 out of the last 15 games. The Jags are in a great position for the latter part of the season. Currently the Jaguars are sitting in 8th place in the Sun Belt Conference. Since, there is so much conference parody. The Jaguars also find themselves only one game back of third place. They are two games back of second place in the conference.
Jeremy Lee had his second straight great start, coming back from his injury. He seems to have turned a big corner in his comeback. South Alabama has 14 regular season games left to get as many wins as possible under their belts. They are most likely going to have to win the Sun Belt Conference Championship to get in to a regional with an RPI near 110. The Jags climbed 23 spots after the win today. If you want to keep track of all teams RPI click the link below.
https://www.warrennolan.com/baseball/2023/rpi-live
Jag remaining opponent RPI
New Orleans – 126
Troy – 33
@ Southern Miss -19
Tulane – 198
Coastal Carolina – 6
@ Southeastern Louisiana – 134
@ Arkansas State – 246
Next Up
The Jaguars are in the middle of an 8 game home stand. South Alabama’s next game is a home game versus New Orleans on Tuesday @ 6:30 pm.
Then a big rivalry series versus Troy. We need Stanky Field rocking. Troy is a great team. Alumni weekend and the “garage sale” will be Saturday April 29th. A lot of former players will be on hand. The “garage sale” will be game worn uniforms and a lot of other items in Jaguar Sports.
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