Jackson State suffered a heavy defeat against Bethune-Cookman, losing 13-2 in game two of their SWAC series at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. The Tigers, now standing at 13-15 overall and 4-4 in SWAC play, registered eight hits, with Robert Tate Jr. and Tyree Reed contributing significantly. Starting pitcher Derek Arrocha took the loss after allowing eight runs over five innings, primarily driven by errors and a strong offense from Bethune-Cookman.

By the Numbers
  • Jackson State recorded 8 hits during the game.
  • Derek Arrocha pitched 5 innings, allowing 10 hits and 8 runs (7 earned).
State of Play
  • Jackson State's record now stands at 13-15 overall and 4-4 in SWAC play.
  • Bethune-Cookman capitalized on defensive errors to add critical runs throughout the game.
What's Next

The Tigers will face Bethune-Cookman again on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, looking to turn around their performance and even the series.

Bottom Line

This game underscores the Tigers' need to improve their defensive execution and capitalize on scoring opportunities. Addressing these aspects will be crucial for a competitive showing in the final game of the series.