PINE BLUFF, Arkansas --The UAPB Golden Lions put together a spirited comeback, scoring three runs over the eighth and ninth innings, but the late-game rally came up short and they fell 9-8 to the Alabama State Hornets Friday.

Senior Brant Voth came out of the bullpen for UAPB and took the loss.

At the plate, the Golden Lions were paced by senior Carlos Rodriguez, who went 3-for-6 on the day with two RBI. Senior Vinny Saumell put together a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI. Senior Jesus Riera also contributed for UAPB, putting together one hit in five trips to the plate while adding a home run and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Golden Lions lost despite scoring in six different innings in the ballgame, last holding the lead in the seventh inning at 4-3. UAPB's biggest output came in its two-run eighth inning.

GAME NOTES
» The Golden Lions got three-hit games from four different hitters.
» Every Golden Lions starter reached base safely in the loss.
» UAPB's highest scoring inning was the eighth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Eight UAPB hitters had multiple base knocks in the ballgame.
» UAPB batters had a total of 21 hits in the game.
» UAPB left 11 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» The Golden Lions out-hit the Hornets at a 21-16 clip.
» UAPB went 6-for-14 (.429) with runners in scoring position.
» UAPB pitchers faced 44 Alabama State hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and 12 fly balls while striking out five.
» Rodriguez led the Golden Lions at the plate, going 3-for-6 with two RBI.



 

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