MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis scored runs in five different innings to come out with an 18-7 win over Alcorn State Wednesday at FedExPark. The Tigers picked up their 20th win and now sit at 20-9 heading into a weekend series at UConn.
Alcorn scored three runs in the second and in the fourth to take a 6-4 lead over Memphis but the Tigers scored 14 runs from the fourth inning on to put the Braves away. Memphis starter Tommy Morren was tagged for six runs on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings.
Reliever Takoda Metoxen pitched 1 2/3 innings, allowing just on run on two hits and earned his first career win.