DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --The Alabama State scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning to earn a 6-4 win and doubleheader split against Bethune-Cookman on Saturday. BCU won game one 7-1 to win the series 2-1.
Junior Charity Bibbs (6-8) picked up the victory out of the bullpen for Alabama State (12-16, 2-4). The right-hander went five innings, giving up one run on four hits, allowing no walks and striking out one.
Junior Leah Richardson led the way offensively for the Hornets, going 1-for-2 in the ballgame with a home run, a walk and an RBI. Sophomore Alana Scott furnished a standout day at the plate as well, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI. Freshman Kendall Smiley also contributed, going 2-for-4 for Alabama State with a triple.
GAME 1 | Bethune-Cookman 7, Alabama State 1
HOW IT HAPPENED | GM 1
The Hornets were trailing 7-0 in the seventh inning when they first put runs on the board. Alabama State got an RBI single from Richardson, scoring Gardner from third base. The ballgame ended with that seventh inning rally falling short.
GAME NOTES | GM 1
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed one run across.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 32 Bethune-Cookman hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and six fly balls while striking out two.
» Gardner led the Hornets at the plate, going 2-for-3.
» Bethune-Cookman was led offensively by freshman Brooklyn Scott, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles.
» Junior Angelina Badalament led the Wildcats pitching staff, throwing four scoreless innings.
HOW IT HAPPENED | GM 2
The Hornets got on the scoreboard first, starting in the second inning. Alabama State picked up a pair of runs in the frame.
The Wildcats then rallied to score four runs and take a 4-2 lead before the Hornets got back on the board in the fourth. Alabama State picked up two runs in the frame, the big hit being an RBI double from Scott, which brought the score level at 4-4.
That 4-4 tie turned into a 6-4 Alabama State lead in the seventh. Alabama State scored two runs, including one on a solo homer from Richardson. The score remained 6-4 for the rest of the game, as Alabama State held on for the win.
GAME NOTES \ GM 2
» Senior Jaeda Gardner picked up three base knocks in the game for Alabama State.
» The Hornets power output was led by Scott, who compiled two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed two runs across.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 29 Bethune-Cookman hitters in the game, allowing 12 ground balls and six fly balls while striking out one.
» Richardson led the Hornets at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI.
» Bethune-Cookman was led offensively by freshman Brooklyn Scott, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
» Junior Halyne Gonzalez led the Wildcats pitching staff, throwing six innings of five-run ball.
UP NEXT: Alabama State host Mississippi State on Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Barbara Williams Softball Complex.
