MOBILE, Ala. – Jacksonville State right-hander Christian Edwards struck out a career-high 12 batters in six innings pitched to lead the Gamecocks to an 11-2 series-opening win over University of South Alabama baseball Friday at Stanky Field.
Edwards (2-1) allowed two runs on one hit while issuing four walks to go along with his 12 strikeouts, while retiring the last eight batters he faced in the game.
NEXT UP
South Alabama (6-7) will return to action Saturday when it hosts Jacksonville State in game two of the series at 2 p.