Jackson State triumphs over Florida A&M, sets up decisive Sunday rubber match

JACKSON, Miss. | Jackson State pounded out 16 hits and used three different pitchers to even the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) series with a 5-3 victory over Florida A&M at Braddy Field on Saturday. Jackson State (27-15, 10-10 SWAC) fell behind in the first but battled back with a pair of two-run innings in the third and fourth to take the lead for good. They were able to hold on with a pair of relievers keeping Florida A&M (21-21, 16-4 SWAC) at bay for the final 2.1 innings for the win. CJ Lewis worked a scoreless 0.2 inning allowing a…