Martin Collects Three Hits in SFA's Loss to Portland

Saturday, February 29

Portland, Oregon

1:00 P.M

Stephen F. Austin

3-7

University of Portland

8-1

Stephen F. Austin

Portland

Photo by: Hardy Meredith | SFA Photography

Martin Collects Three Hits in SFA's Loss to Portland

2/29/2020 11:43:00 PM | Baseball

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GAME 2 | Portland 7, SFA 2
RIDGEFIELD, Wash. --Junior Jared Martin strung together three hits, but the SFA 'Jacks fell to the Portland Pilots 7-2 on Saturday in the second game of a doubleheader.

Senior Jacob Stobart (0-2) started and took the loss on the mound for SFA (3-8). Junior Austin Roth was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going 2.1 innings, surrendering one run on one hit, walking none and striking out three.

In addition to his three hits, Martin had a double and an RBI to lead the 'Jacks. Senior Skylar Black compiled a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI.

GAME SUMMARY

The 'Jacks got the scoring started early, first putting runs on the board in the first inning with the game still scoreless. Sophomore Kanin Dodge came across to score the lone run of the inning for SFA and get them on the board.

The Pilots then rallied to score four runs and take a 4-1 lead before the 'Jacks got back on the board in the fifth. SFA scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Martin, which brought the score to 4-2 in favor of the Pilots. The 'Jacks were unable to get any closer, as Portland added three runs to their tally on the way to a 7-2 final.

GAME NOTES
» Martin led the 'Jacks, compiling three hits in the ballgame.
» The 'Jacks out-hit the Pilots at a 10-7 clip.
» SFA pitchers faced 36 Portland hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and 12 fly balls while striking out six.
» Martin led the 'Jacks at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.

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