THE BASICS
Records: Kennesaw State (6-8), Jacksonville State (9-3)
Score Game: Kennesaw State 1, Jacksonville State 3
Starting Pitching Matchup: LHP Ryan Kennedy vs. RHP Sean Rape
Key Players:  Ryan Kennedy (5.2 IP, 5 K), Luke Torbert (1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER), Max Ryan (0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER), Jaylen Smith (1-for-3, RBI, HR), LaDonis Bryant (2-for-4), Grant Williams (1-for-3), Daniel Seres (1-for-3), Terence Norman (1-for-3)
 
Box Score (PDF)

THE STORYLINE: 
· Kennesaw State's arms allowed just three hits on the evening, but could not overcome a two-run first frame from host Jacksonville State, dropping a 3-1 decision at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Ala.
· The Owls (6-8) out-hit the Gamecocks (9-3), 6-3, on the night but left seven runners on base and could not figure out five JSU pitchers used in the ballgame.

HOW IT HAPPENED:
· LHP Ryan Kennedy worked 5.2 hard-fought innings, allowing three runs on just three hits. The lefty struck out a season-best five strikeouts and issued four walks in his third start of the season.
· Jacksonville State plated a crooked two in the bottom of the first frame, taking advantage of two walks, a wild pitch and a hit to take a 2-0 lead.
· Kennesaw State's junior 3B Jaylen Smith knocked his team-leading third home run of the season in the top of the fifth to cut the deficit to 2-1.
· The Gamecocks added another run to their lead in the bottom of the sixth, giving the host a 3-1 advantage over the final three frames in a tilt they never trailed.
· RHP Luke Torbert, who made his fifth appearance of the season, and Max Ryan, who made his team-leading seventh appearance of the year, worked perfect outings out of the bullpen.
· Torbert tossed 1.2 scoreless frames and Ryan worked 0.2 perfect outs, as the two did not allow a hit and struck out four on the night.
· Offensively, Smith (1-for-3, RBI, HR), LaDonis Bryant (2-for-4), Grant Williams (1-for-3), Daniel Seres (1-for-3) and Terence Norman (1-for-3) combined for all six hits on the night.
 
TICKETS
The Department of Athletics is offering a 10-game pack for $20 for the remainder of the season, which can be purchased onsite or individual games. You can also do so by CLICKING HERE. You can also reach the ticket box office by calling 470-578-4849 for any ticket inquiries.

Premium home games ($10) include: North Florida (April 13), Lipscomb (April 20), Georgia State (May 8), Georgia Southern (May 9) and Clemson (May 15), and are priced $10 for single-game tickets. 
 
UP NEXT
Kennesaw State travels back to Kennesaw for a three-game series versus Sacred Heart over the weekend. The series opens Friday at 4 p.m. All three games will air live on Facebook.