ATLANTA, Ga. – The Indiana State Sycamores suffered their fourth loss of the season on Friday evening at Russ Chandler Stadium. Georgia Tech used a solo home run to secure the 1-0 victory and improve to 6-3, while the loss drops the Sycamores to 3-4. It is the first time ISU has a winning percentage under .500 since 2013.
The difference in the ball game occurred in the bottom of the fifth inning, when A.J. Murray launched a solo home run over the left field wall. It was his second hit of the game after doubling in the second inning.
The Sycamores managed just two hits in the contest, Andy Young and Jeff Zahn each recorded singles. ISU threatened in the top of the 9th inning when Derek Hannahs drew a walk and Andy Young followed with a single to left center. Brian Romero hit a sharp line drive to left field which was caught to end the threat and the game.
Jeff Degano (2-1) had another quality start but took the loss, tossing 7.0 innings, gave up three hits, one run, one walk and struck out six. Austin Conway had another scoreless appearance, tossing in one inning allowing one walk.
Jonathon King earned the win. His second of the season, throwing six innings giving up just one hit. Matthew Gorst also allowed just one hit. Zac Ryan earned the save for the Yellow Jackets, picking up the final out in the 9th inning.
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