MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Alex Hicks pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing just two earned runs, but Memphis was unable to hold off No. 11 ECU for a 5-1 loss Friday at FedExPark. The Tigers (13-26, 1-9 AAC) and Pirates will finish the series with a doubleheader Saturday at 1 p.m.
Hicks pitched past the sixth inning for the first time this season, getting into the eighth inning for just the second time in his career. He matched his career high with 7 2/3 innings pitched.
Despite a solid performance on the mound from Hicks the Tigers had three errors in the field, which led to three unearned runs.