Alabama State edged Mississippi Valley State 11-9 Saturday at Wheeler-Watkins Complex in Montgomery. The Hornets held on after a late rally by the Delta Devils, who scored three runs in the ninth and brought the tying run to the plate.
Mississippi Valley State, with an 11-27 record overall and a 7-13 mark in Southwestern Athletic Conference play, trailed 11-6 entering the final inning. The Delta Devils scored three times in the ninth but could not complete the comeback. Alabama State, now 22-19 overall and 12-8 in the SWAC, has won two straight in the series that dates back to 2006, extending its lead to 69-24.
Eric Williams led Mississippi Valley State, going 2-for-5 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Jaxon Haynes hit his fourth home run of the season, while Cody Leming added two hits and two RBIs. Chris Soeder contributed a double and a sacrifice fly to drive in two runs. Meanwhile, pitchers Camden Farmer and Angel Escobar each threw a clean inning with a strikeout for the Delta Devils.
The series concludes Sunday at 1 p.m. in Montgomery, with Mississippi Valley State aiming to salvage the finale. Fans can follow the team on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates.
Series history favors Alabama State, which leads 69-24 since 2006. The Hornets also won the previous matchup on April 19, 2025, by an 8-5 score.
