Bobcats earn first conference win with big sixth inning at South Alabama

Texas State exploded for six runs in the sixth inning to propel itself past South Alabama, 9-6, on Friday inside Jaguar Field in Mobile, Ala. 

The victory marked the Bobcats’ first Sun Belt victory this season. It also snapped Texas State’s five-game losing streak. 

South Alabama (9-14, 0-4 Sun Belt) jumped in front of Texas State (10-14, 1-3) with two runs in the first inning. The frame began when the Jaguars loaded the bases. South Alabama scored when junior designated player Katelyn Gruich hit into a fielder’s choice, which allowed sophomore third base Kamdyn Kvistad to score and freshman right fielder Victoria Ortiz crossed the plate due to a Bobcat fielding error.