Grambling, La | Grambling State baseball (15-25, 12-9 SWAC) suffered a pair of losses in Sunday's doubleheader with UAPB (8-30, 8-14 SWAC) at Wilbert Ellis Field. The Tigers first fell, 8-9, in game two before a 19-8 loss in game three of the series. 

Game 1: GSU 9, UAPB 8 

Grambling fell, 8-9, to UAPB in game one of Saturday's doubleheader. 

UAPB got on the board first with a run in the first and second inning. The Golden Lions then added a total of seven runs in the seventh, eighth, and ninth inning. Grambling scored in the first inning and posted a pair of runs in the second inning. The Tigers also poured in a total of five runs in the fourth and fifth inning. 

In the first inning, Grambling got on the board thanks to a Jeremy Almaguer sacrifice fly. Almaguer brought in Cameron Bufford, who reached with one down on an error by the shortstop. (1-1) 

To begin the second inning, CJ Mervilus walked prior to lead off hitter Cameron Phelts sending a shot down the right field line to hustle for an RBI triple to tie the game. Cameron Bufford reached on and error plating Cameron Phelts. (2-2)

Phelts remained hot at the plate, as he hit a base knock to begin the bottom of the fourth. Cameron Bufford reached on a fielder's choice and the designated hitter Keylon Mack hustled for a single after Jahmoi Percival walked. Keylon Mack scored on a balk by the pitcher and other runners advanced. Jeremy Almaguer singled through the left slide plating Jahmoi Percival to record the second run of the inning. Joseph Gunn was intentionally walked and Senior Rafael Ramirez walked to make the bases loaded for the Tigers with Ben Avila on deck. Avila grounded out to retire the inning. (6-2, Grambling)

Cameron Phelts walloped a double RBI to right field to record another hit in the fifth inning. UAPB encountered difficulties at the plate which resulted in three pitching changes in the inning and the Tigers were able to plate another run. (8-2, Grambling)

The Tigers were able to keep the Golden Lions scoreless for four innings before UAPB plated three runs in the seventh, two runs in the eighth, and two in the ninth to secure the win, 9-8. 

Inside The Numbers 

• Grambling State finished with eight runs on five hits, committed three errors, and left twelve on base. 
• Cameron Bufford led Grambling by going 3-4 with a homerun, double, 3 RBI, and one run. 
• Cameron Phelts went 3-6 with a triple, double, two runs, and two RBI. 
• Keylon Mack and Jeremy Almaguer each had one hit.
• Antoine Valerio started on the mound for Grambling and lasted 4.0 innings. He gave up two runs on six hits, two walks and three strikeouts. 
• Jason Alvarez and Corben Peters pitched in relief. Alvarez (3-4) was credited with the loss. 
• UAPB finished with nine runs on fourteen hits and stranded nine on base. 
• Dante Leach led UAPB at the plate by going 3-5.
• Brandon Little started for UAPB and went 0.2 innings. He gave up one run on no hits with two walks. 
• Antoine Luster (1-1)  was credited with the win and went 3.2 innings. He gave up zero runs on no hits, two walks, and four strikeouts. 
• Jace Mapston, Joel Barker, Justin Rieschick, Mike Gerwitz, Jordan O'Guinn, Rocky King, and Tony Horn Jr. pitched in relief. 

Game 2: GSU 9, UAPB 18

The Tigers suffered an 18-9 loss in game three of Saturday's twin bill. 

UAPB used twenty-one hits to secure the series-clinching win. 

The Golden Lions used eight hits, including two RBI triples, to post seven runs in the first inning to begin the contest carrying over their momentum from game two.

Grambling attempted to rally back after a tough first inning to begin game three by plating two runs in the first, two runs in the second, one run in the third, one run in the fourth, and three runs in the seventh inning, but it wasn't enough as UAPB was able to plate runs in seven out of the nine innings in the contest to claim the series. 

"This was a tough pill to swallow for our seniors, losing their last home series of their college career," head coach James Cooper said. "We have to put this one behind us and focus on our next opponent which is DBU. Facing someone like DBU should really get us prepared for championship play in the tournament." 

Inside The Numbers 

• Grambling State finished with nine runs on nine hits, committed two errors, and left eight on base. 
• Jahmoi Percival led Grambling by going 2-5 with a triple, two runs, and one RBI. 
• Cameron Bufford went 2-5 with a triple and three runs. 
• Cameron Phelts, Keylon Mack, Caleb Clines, Rafael Ramirez, and CJ Mervilus each had one hit.
• Kimani Bailey (1-2) started on the mound for Grambling and lasted 0.1 innings. He gave up six runs on six hits, no walks and one strikeout. 
• LJ Diaz, Brandon Tyler, Corben Peters, Kaelin Woodard, and Austin Rotramel pitched in relief. 
• UAPB finished with eighteen runs on twenty-one hits and stranded eight on base. 
• Tim Martin led UAPB at the plate by going 3-5.
• Joel Barker started for UAPB and went 5.0 innings. He gave up six runs, seven hits, two walks, and struck out one. 
• Brandon Little and Tony Horn Jr. pitched in relief. 

Up Next 
Next up for Grambling State is a midweek doubleheader in Dallas, Texas against Dallas Baptist University on Tuesday, May 11. The Tigers and Patriots are set for a 3 p.m. CT first pitch at Horner Ballpark. 

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