Itta Bena, MIss. --  Joseph Eichelberger had four hits to help lead the Jackson State baseball team past the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 23-1 on Saturday night at Magnolia Field.

In addition to his four hits, Eichelberger had two walks and four RBIs to lead the Tigers (6-1). Davione Hull also put together a standout performance at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and five RBIs. Lenny Montesano also chipped in for Jackson State, putting together three hits in six trips to the plate while adding a home run and four RBIs.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Tigers scored in seven different innings on their way to victory. Jackson State broke a 0-0 tie and took the lead for good at 1-0 in the first inning. The big hits for the Tigers in the inning were a grand slam off the bat of Hull and a two-run single from Eichelberger.

GAME NOTES

• Eichelberger racked up four hits on the day for Jackson State.
• Isaiah Williams struck out seven Delta Devils hitters.
• Three different Jackson State hitters drove in at least four runs.
• Every Jackson State starter reached base safely in the win.
• Jackson State's highest-scoring inning was the sixth, when they pushed eight runs across.
• Jackson State grabbed a 2-0 lead in the top half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
• Williams put together seven innings of one-run ball for the Tigers.
• Seven Tigers had multiple hits in the ballgame.
• The Tigers had a total of 20 hits.
• The Tigers out-hit the Delta Devils at a 20-4 clip.
• Eichelberger stole two bases in Saturday's game.
• Jackson State went 12-for-30 (.400) with runners in scoring position.
• The Tigers got four hits in seven at-bats with the bases loaded.
• Jackson State pitchers limited Mississippi Valley State to just 1-for-7 (.143) with runners in scoring position.
• Jackson State pitchers faced 28 Mississippi Valley State hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and five fly balls while striking out seven.
• The Tigers drew 10 walks from Mississippi Valley State pitching.
• Hull led the Tigers at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run and five RBI.
• Mississippi Valley State was led offensively by senior Dreylin Holmes, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
• Craig McGee led the Delta Devils pitching staff, throwing one shutout inning.

Up Next
The Tigers will return on the diamond tomorrow afternoon for the final game series in Jackson at Braddy Field. The game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. first pitch.