TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | Alabama State University softball accomplished a Saturday sweep of Florida A&M, claiming a 5-3 victory in recreation one earlier than rallying late for an 8-3 win within the nightcap.
With the pair of wins, the Hornets used well timed hitting and powerful pitching down the stretch to safe the doubleheader sweep.
Game 1: Alabama State 5, Florida A&M 3
Alabama State jumped out early and by no means relinquished management, utilizing a three-run third inning to construct separation.
The Hornets struck first within the opening body when Alana Scott launched a two-run residence run, scoring McKenzie Owens to offer Alabama State a 2-0 lead. The benefit grew within the third as Ayana Frank delivered an RBI single, adopted by JaNiyah Boykin and Bailee Williams every driving in runs to cap a three-run inning and prolong the result in 5-0.
Florida A&M chipped away with two runs within the fifth and a solo residence run within the seventh, however Alabama State pitching held agency.
Amanda Cintron (5-7) earned the win within the circle, tossing 5.0 innings whereas permitting two runs on 5 hits. Mason Quinnie closed out the ultimate two innings to safe the victory.
Offensively, the Hornets have been balanced with seven hits. Scott led the way in which with a two-run homer, whereas Frank, Boykin, and Williams every recorded an RBI.
Game 2: Alabama State 8, Florida A&M 3
In the second recreation, Alabama State used a late offensive surge to interrupt open a decent contest.
The Hornets plated three runs within the third inning, capitalizing on defensive miscues and clutch hitting. Meshayla Pettaway delivered the important thing blow with a two-RBI single as Alabama State took a 3-0 lead.
Florida A&M responded with two runs within the fourth and tied the sport within the fifth on a solo residence run, establishing a decisive last inning.
Alabama State erupted for 5 runs within the seventh. Alana Scott delivered a go-ahead two-run double, whereas Ayana Frank and Pettaway added RBI performs. Pettaway capped the inning with a heads-up steal of residence to push the result in 8-3.
Pettaway completed with a game-high three RBIs, whereas Scott added two RBIs and Jaibriel Terrell scored twice.
In the circle, Mason Quinnie (3-6) picked up the win, combining with Kohana Pousson and Cintron to restrict the Rattlers to 3 runs.
Up Next
Alabama State returns residence to host West Georgia on Tuesday at 6 p.m. the Barbara Williams Softball Coplex.