Jackson State Drops SWAC Opener to Texas Southern 17-6

Jackson State fell behind early and lost its Southwestern Athletic Conference game to Texas Southern 17-6 on Friday afternoon in Houston. The Tigers struggled to contain the Tigers’ offense, which scored early and often.

Robert Tate Jr. went 2-for-4 with his first home run of the season, and Edwin Lemus Hudson Jr. also finished 2-for-4 with three RBIs for Jackson State. Payton Boines added his second home run of the season, but the team couldn’t overcome the early deficit.

Texas Southern took control with a big second inning, scoring nine runs, highlighted by a three-RBI double from Jonathan Trejo and a two-RBI single from Miguel Morales. The Tigers extended their lead throughout the game, with Shaun Williams hitting a three-run homer in the seventh inning to cap the scoring.

Kade Walker (3-2) was the losing pitcher for Jackson State. The two teams will meet again Saturday at 2 p.m. in Houston.

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