MONTGOMERY, Ala.. | Alabama State University dropped game one of the three-game series to rival Alabama A&M 4-2 on Friday at the Barabra Williams Softball Complex.
INSIDE THE MATCHUPS
FINAL: Alabama A&M 4 | Alabama State 2
Location: Barbara Williams Softball Complex | Montgomery, Ala.
Records: Alabama State 24-19, 12-7 SWAC | Alabama A&M 21-14, 12-6 SWAC
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Zahria Jones RBI single in the top of the first put the Bulldogs up 1-0 in the first.
- Alex Preston singled home Alana Scott to tie the game 1-1 in the bottom of the third.
- Taylor Woods sac bunt plated a run and another run scored on an error as AAMU grabbed a 3-1 lead in the top of the second.
- Jaeda Gardner cut the the AAMU lead to 3-2 with an RBI single in the bottom of the second.
- Zahria Jones belted a solo home run in the third to extend the lead to 4-2.
IN THE CIRCLE
- Ashley Pye (5-6) gave upr three runs on four hits wtih a strikeout and a walk in one inning as the pitcher of record for Alabama State.
- Paige Scott (8-3) tossed a complete game, allowing two runs on nine hits with three strikeouts to eanr the win.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Scott was 2-for-3 with a double.
- Gardner had two hits and an RBI.
- Rogers had two singles and an RBI and Preston had an RBI single.
UP NEXT: First pitch for game two between Alabama State University and Alabama A&M is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday. It is also Senior Day with ceremonies starting at 2:25 p.m.
