Tigers Fall at Arkansas State in Midweek Matchup

Tuesday, April 7

Jonesboro, Ark.

6:05 p.m.

University of Memphis

10-21

Arkansas State

20-12

Memphis

Arkansas State

Apr 07, 2026 | Baseball

Box Score

JONESBORO, Ark. – The University of Memphis (10-21, 3-6 American) baseball team dropped a 12-2 decision to Arkansas State (21-12, 6-6 Sun Belt) on Tuesday evening at Tomlinson Stadium-Slayton Family Field.

The Red Wolves used a big fifth inning and continued to add on throughout the night, while Memphis was limited offensively despite an early breakthrough.

Arkansas State out-hit Memphis 15-5 and capitalized on key opportunities to secure the win.

Memphis had limited opportunities after the second inning, finishing with five hits and leaving six runners on base.

On the mound, Logan Rushing took the loss for Memphis after allowing three runs in 2.0 innings. The Tigers used multiple relievers throughout the game, but Arkansas State continued to apply pressure offensively.

Memphis will be back in action this weekend for a crucial conference series against Florida Atlantic. First pitch on Friday is scheduled for 6:05 p.m.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Memphis opened the scoring in the second inning on a two-run double from Jack Little.
Arkansas State answered with three runs in the bottom of the second to take the lead.
The Red Wolves added two runs in the fourth on a home run by Ashton Quiller.
Arkansas State broke the game open with a five-run fifth inning.
Derek Martinez hit a solo home run in the sixth to extend the lead.
Arkansas State added a final run in the eighth to secure the 12-2 win.

NOTABLES

The Tigers scored first for the 18^th time this season, Memphis is 8-10 in those games.
Freddy Rodriguez stole another base for the Tigers, bringing the team's season total to 73 steals, which ranks in the top 30 nationally.
- Rodriguez is 25-for-28 on stolen base attempts this season which leads the American Conference and ranks top 10 in the nation.
Second baseman Jack Little knocked in both of Memphis' runs on the night.
- His two-RBI double in the second inning marked his third double of the season.
- Recorded his second multiple-RBI game.
Eli Curtis made his third appearance from the bullpen this season.
- Curtis allowed no runs and gave up a single hit and struck out a batter in his one inning of work.

SCORING SUMMARY

Top 2:
Jack Little doubled, Brady McAbee and Cade Hitson scored.
Memphis 2, Arkansas State 0

Bottom 2:
Ashton Quiller doubled, Joey McLaughlin III and Raul Torres scored.
Cason Campbell doubled, Ashton Quiller scored.
Memphis 2, Arkansas State 3

Bottom 4:
Ashton Quiller homered, Raul Torres scored.
Memphis 2, Arkansas State 5

Bottom 5:
Joey McLaughlin III singled, Derek Martinez and Evan Griffis scored.
Kaden Amundson singled, Joey McLaughlin scored.
Raul Torres hit a sacrifice bunt, Patrick Engskov scored.
Ashton Quiller singled, Kaden Amundson scored.
Memphis 2, Arkansas State 10

Bottom 6:
Derek Martinez homered.
Memphis 2, Arkansas State 11

Bottom 8:
Patrick Engskov singled, Evan Griffis scored.
Memphis 2, Arkansas State 12

UP NEXT

Memphis will return home for a pivotal conference series against Florida Atlantic starting Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field.

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