James Madison baseball initially led 3-0 but South Alabama rallied, scoring in five consecutive innings to defeat the Dukes 10-7 in the series finale at Stanky Field. The Dukes are now 25-18 overall and 11-10 in the Sun Belt Conference, while the Jaguars improved to 25-18 (10-11 Sun Belt). Sophomore Mike Mancini stood out for JMU, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBIs. Junior Todd Mozozki pitched 2.1 innings, striking out three but surrendering four runs.

By the Numbers
  • Fenwick Trimble hit his 10th home run of the season.
  • JMU has five hitters with at least eight home runs this season, the first time since 2002.
Yes, But

The Dukes couldn't hold onto their early lead despite standout performances from Mancini and Trimble.

State of Play
  • James Madison baseball now sits at 25-18 overall and 11-10 in the Sun Belt Conference.
  • The upcoming seven-game homestand marks the final home games of the season for JMU, starting with a game against Georgetown.
What's Next

JMU will kick off a seven-game homestand facing Georgetown at Veterans Memorial Park on April 30.

Bottom Line

Despite an early lead, James Madison baseball couldn't maintain momentum, suffering a 10-7 defeat to South Alabama, highlighting the team's need for consistency and resilience in future games.