Box Score

Lexington, Ky.—Kentucky State University baseball dropped a non-conference contest to Asbury University, 8-1 on Wednesday night at Whitaker Bank Ballpark, the home of Lexington Legends professional ball club.
 
The Thorobreds (16-31, 10-8) have now lost five consecutive games dating back to Apr. 15 when they finalized a sweep of Lane College at home. KSU lost a previous contest to AU, 10-4 on Mar. 16.  
 
Junior catcher Greg Alexander put the Thorobreds on the board first with a first-inning double, scoring Elijah Collins from second base for a 1-0 advantage. Before Alexander's RBI knock, senior pitcher Josh Dunn pitched a perfect first inning, before being lifted in the second inning for junior Justin Stinson.
 
The Eagles struck against Stinson in the top of the second inning for four runs, taking a 4-1 lead. Starting pitcher Will McDonald proceeded to shut the Thorobreds' offense down, not allowing a hit in the second, third, and fourth innings, and kept the host without scoring for his next seven innings of work.
 
Stinson pitched five and two-thirds innings, giving up seven earned runs, and earning his fifth loss of the season.
 
In the bottom of ninth, seniors Tyler Swisher and Brandon Kelley came off the bench, each collecting a hit against pitcher Chase Martin. On the season, in limited playing time, Swisher has accounted for three hits, all singles, in four plate appearances.
 
KSU will wrap up the regular season with a three-game series beginning on Saturday at home against Albany State University.