TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - Taylor Tankersley didn't allow a hit through five innings and struck out 10 in his first career start to lead Alabama over Georgia State 4-2 on Wednesday. <br>
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Tankersley (1-0) left the game after 6-1/3 innings having allowed three hits and two runs. <br>
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Alabama (5-0) got its run production from Carlos Sosa, who hit a home run, scored two runs and went 3-for-3. Scott McClanahan also hit one out of the park to drive in two runs. <br>
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The Crimson Tide have hit home runs in each of their last four games. <br>
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Georgia State (2-2) managed four hits and didn't score until the seventh inning. Stephen Burroughs hit a two run home run to score Josh Vandiver and himself. <br>
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David Hawkins (1-1) received the loss. <br>
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Eric Mennen closed the game by pitching 2-2/3 innings, allowing one run and striking out three in his first appearance. He got the first save of his career.
