Bethune-Cookman clinched its 20th SWAC victory of the season with a 6-1 win over Alabama State. Strong pitching by Edwin Sanchez, who struck out seven over 5.2 innings, coupled with a late surge, propelled the Wildcats to a decisive win. Key to the victory was a four-run eighth inning, which included a two-RBI triple from Erick Almonte. Alabama State's offense was stifled despite multiple scoring threats throughout the game. This result improved the Wildcats’ overall record to 34-16 and conference record to 20-5.

By the Numbers
  • Bethune-Cookman achieved its 20th conference win of the season (20-5).
  • Edwin Sanchez improved his record to 10-1 with the victory.
  • Alabama State managed to score only 1 run despite having several scoring chances.
State of Play
  • Bethune-Cookman remains in a strong position in SWAC standings with a 20-5 record.
  • Alabama State faces pressure in the next game to recover from this defeat.
What's Next

The Wildcats look to build on their momentum in Game 2, set to begin tomorrow at 7 p.m. EST, while Alabama State will aim to bounce back and stabilize its conference standing.

Bottom Line

Bethune-Cookman demonstrated effective pitching and timely hitting, highlighting their potential as strong contenders in the SWAC. Their ability to capitalize on moments will be key as the season progresses.