Alcorn Baseball opened its series against Texas Southern with a thrilling come-from-behind victory, winning 10-6, before suffering a loss in the second game, 12-5. The Braves rallied from a five-run deficit to secure the first game, boosted by multiple players' contributions, including a strong performance from Keatan Hawk. However, Texas Southern showcased dominance in the second game, led by Jonathan Trejo's two home runs and a decisive six-run third inning. The series now heads to a rubber match in Houston on Sunday.

By the Numbers
  • Alcorn scored seven runs in the last three innings of Game One, winning 10-6 after trailing 6-3.
  • Texas Southern scored 12 runs on 15 hits in the second game, with Trejo driving in three runs from two homers.
State of Play
  • Alcorn improved to 8-26 overall with the Game One victory.
  • Texas Southern stands at 16-13 overall, solidifying their lead in the SWAC with an 11-3 conference record after Game Two.
What's Next

The two teams will face off in the rubber game of the series at MacGregor Park in Houston, with significant implications for conference standings on the line.

Bottom Line

The Braves need to leverage their offensive momentum from Game One and recover from the Game Two setback to secure a crucial series victory against a strong Texas Southern team.