JACKSON, Miss. -- Joseph Eichelberger went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI for the Jackson State Tigers in a 7-3 loss to the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils on Sunday afternoon at Braddy Field.
Eichelberger led the way offensively for the Tigers, going 2-for-4 in the ballgame with a double and an RBI. Myles White furnished a standout performance at the plate as well, going 1-for-4 with a triple. Rodney Hibler also chipped in, going 2-for-4 for Jackson State.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 7-0, the Tigers first put runs on the board in the eighth inning. Eichelberger's run-scoring single was the big hit in Jackson State's three-run inning. The Tigers were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the game.
GAME NOTES
- Jackson State's highest-scoring inning was the eighth, when it pushed three runs across.
- Jackson State pitchers faced 40 Mississippi Valley State hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out 10.
- Eichelberger led the Tigers at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
- Mississippi Valley State was led offensively by senior TY Washington, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI.
- Junior Jesus Campa led the Delta Devils pitching staff, throwing eight innings of three-run ball.
UP NEXT
The Tigers travel to Starkville, Miss., to face the Bulldogs of Mississippi State on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. That game can be seen on the SECN+ live from Dudy Noble Field.
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