NACOGDOCHES, TX --Though they had plenty of opportunities, Prairie View A&M had a hard time cashing them in, leaving 10 Panthers on base in a 15-3 setback at the hands of the SFA Lumberjacks on Tuesday.
Matthew Dinae (0-1) took the loss on the mound for Prairie View A&M (6-20).
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Panthers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the top of the first inning. Ethan Walker came across to score the lone run of the inning for Prairie View A&M and get them on the board.
The Lumberjacks then rallied to score two runs and take a 2-1 lead before the Panthers got back on the board in the third. Michael Burroughs came across to score the lone run of the inning for Prairie View A&M, which brought the score level at 2-2.
SFA broke that tie and grabbed a 7-2 lead heading into the fourth, when Prairie View A&M closed the gap to 7-3. The Panthers were unable to get any closer, as SFA added eight runs to their tally on the way to a 15-3 final.
GAME NOTES
» Prairie View A&M's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed one run across.
» Prairie View A&M left 10 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» Prairie View A&M turned four double plays in the ballgame.
» Walker stole two bases in Tuesday's game.
» Prairie View A&M pitchers faced 39 SFA hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out one.
» The Panthers drew four walks from SFA pitching.
» Corie Lockette led the Panthers at the plate, going 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI.
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