South Alabama's strong pitching led to a 3-1 victory over Texas State, securing the rubber match with dominant performances from John Gillis and Jaxon Shineflew.

By the Numbers
  • John Gillis pitched 5.0 innings with three strikeouts and got the win (2-0).
  • Jaxon Shineflew pitched 3.0 innings, allowing only one hit and one walk, while tying his career-high with four strikeouts.
  • Lucas Ismaili hit a solo home run in the fifth inning to help elevate South Alabama into the lead.
Yes, But

The Bobcats managed to score only one run against the strong Jaguar pitching staff.

State of Play
  • South Alabama's victory over Texas State marks a significant win, showcasing the team's pitching strength and resilience.
  • The team is gearing up for a crucial in-conference series against James Madison starting on April 26.
What's Next

South Alabama will face James Madison in a pivotal in-conference series starting on April 26 at Stanky Field.

Bottom Line

South Alabama's impressive pitching performance, highlighted by Gillis and Shineflew, secured a crucial victory and sets a strong tone for upcoming matchups in the conference series.