Arkansas State achieved a crucial 6-4 victory against Troy, leveling their series thanks to two multi-RBI home runs. The Red Wolves initially struggled to convert early opportunities but surged in the third inning with a grand slam from Evan Griffis. Troy responded with a pair of runs in the fourth, but Arkansas State extended their lead with a home run by Patrick Engskov in the seventh. Brett Foss earned the win, and Cooper Garrison secured the save, preventing Troy from equalizing late in the game. The two teams will play a decisive match Saturday afternoon.

By the Numbers
  • Arkansas State scored all six runs through home runs, including a grand slam by Evan Griffis.
  • Cooper Garrison recorded his fifth save of the season, concluding the game with a pair of flyouts and a groundout.
Yes, But

Despite the victory, Arkansas State's defensive performance saw some struggles, allowing Troy to score two runs in the fourth and gain momentum. However, strong pitching in the later innings helped maintain their lead.

State of Play
  • Arkansas State is now 19-11 and 6-5 in the Sun Belt Conference.
  • Troy has a record of 14-17 and 5-6 in the conference following this loss.
What's Next

The final game of the series is set for Saturday, April 3, at 12 p.m., where Arkansas State aims to clinch the series against Troy.

Bottom Line

Arkansas State demonstrated resilience in their win, effectively utilizing their power hitting while needing to tighten their defensive play as they head into the final game of their series against Troy.