JACKSON, Tenn. – Memphis managed just one run on three hits in six innings as Middle Tennessee held on for a 3-1 win over the Tigers in a rain-shortened game at the Ballpark at Jackson, the home of the Seattle Mariners' Double-A affiliate Jackson Generals.
Freshman pitcher Jonathan Bowlan made his first career start on the mound and allowed two earned runs on six hits in 3 2/3 innings pitched. Hunter Smith pitched in relief and allowed just one hit in 1 1/3 innings.
Middle Tennessee loaded the bases in the bottom of the first inning but Jonathan Bowlan was able to get out of the jam to keep the Blue Raiders off the board.