JONESBORO, Ark. – Tyler Owens dropped his first decision of the season on Friday evening in Jonesboro, as the Red Wolves defeated the Eagles 6-1. Georgia Southern falls to 27-17 and 11-8 in conference play, while Arkansas State improves to 15-23 and 7-9 in conference play.
Arkansas State jumped out to an early lead in the fourth as Tyler Duncan hit a two-run home run to right field. The Red Wolves continued to add to the lead in the fifth, scoring a pair to increase the lead to 4-0.
In the sixth, the Eagles finally broke the scoreless streak as Austin Thompson homered to left field for his fourth of the season.