UAB Baseball fell to Wichita State 5-4 in 10 innings in a tightly contested matchup. The game featured both teams leaving a combined 27 runners on base and saw Wichita State score first. UAB briefly took the lead with three runs in the fourth, but both teams exchanged leads until Wichita State ultimately clinched victory with a run in the 10th inning. A rubber match is set for Sunday afternoon between the two teams.

By the Numbers
  • UAB had 12 hits, led by Landon Beaver's three hits, tying his career high.
  • Wichita State's Jack Quick scored the winning run after a one-out double in the 10th.
State of Play
  • This marks UAB's first home loss since March 14, ending an 8-game home winning streak.
  • The game was the first extra innings matchup at Young Memorial Field since April 16, 2023.
What's Next

The Blazers will face Wichita State again on Sunday for the rubber match, with first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.

Bottom Line

The close loss highlights the need for UAB to capitalize on scoring opportunities as they seek to bounce back in the final game of the series, emphasizing the importance of clutch performance in tight situations.