MOBILE, Ala. – Gonzaga baseball left 13 runners aboard and South Alabama came up with the only two runs of the game in the eighth for the 2-0 win on Friday night in Mobile, Alabama.

Gonzaga (2-7) managed just four hits, but drew four walks and five hit-by pitches to put runners aboard all game long. The Jaguars were stifled offensively as well, before putting two runners aboard in the eighth and scoring both on a hit and an error off of Zags reliever Alec Gomez.

Gonzaga starter Mac Lardner turned in a strong performance, going 7.2 innings and allowing two runs (one earned) on seven hits with 10 strikeouts and just two walks. Gomez got the final out after both inherited runners scored.

"We spoiled a good effort from Mac Lardner today," head coach Mark Machtolf said. "Now we just need to get back after it again tomorrow. I'm excited to see the punch our guys bring."

The Zags offense had plenty of opportunities, leaving the bases loaded in the fifth and two runners aboard in each the seventh and eighth innings.

Designated hitter Tyler Rando had two hits in the game to move his on-base streak to all nine games. Jack Machtolf had a double, and Brett Harris had a single in the game.

The second game of the series will start at 12 p.m. PT/2 p.m. CT on Saturday at Stanky Field in Mobile, Alabama. Check GoZags.com for links to live coverage.