BIRMIMGHAM, Ala. | Jackson State won its third consecutive series this past weekend leading to a pair weekly honors from the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) announced by the conference office on Wednesday afternoon.
Pierre Cabral was named the co-Hitter of the Week after hitting .400 after going 6-for-15 on the road against Mississippi Valley State. In the opener, Cabral finished 3-for-5 with a double and a home run, while driving in four and scoring two runs. He followed that up by finishing 3-for-5 in the series finale with a pair of RBI and a run scored.
Meanwhile, Derek Arrocha (6-4) was named the Pitcher of the Week, after he picked up the win with a complete game effort in the series finale, allowing one run on seven hits with four strikeouts. The complete game is the fourth for the Tigers this season, and the first for Arrocha.Â
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Jackson State returns home for the final regular season series of the season, hosting Arkansas-Pine Bluff beginning Thursday. The series begins on Thursday afternoon at 3 pm and will continue through Saturday. All Jackson State University faculty, staff, and students will be admitted free during the series.
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