MONTGOMERY, Ala, | After dropping the series opener, the Alabama State Unviersity softball rebounded to sweep a doublheaer from rival Alabama A&M University by the scores of 15-1 and 9-1 on Saturday.
GAME 1 | Alabama State 15, Alabama A&M 1
Alabama State received contributions from every part of their lineup, as all nine starters reached base safely, helping the Hornets put 15 runs on the board and knock off the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 15-1 Saturday.
Junior Charity Bibbs (8-10) got the win for Alabama State (16-19, ). The right-hander went five innings, giving up one run on three hits, allowing one walk and striking out four.
In the batter's box, the Hornets were paced by senior Kindal DeRamus, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a walk and two RBI. Sophomore Brooke Ramsey put together a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 2-for-4 with two RBI. Junior Alexia Denby also helped out for Alabama State, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding a triple.
HOW IT HAPPENED | GM 1
The Hornets got on the scoreboard first, starting in the second inning. Alabama State's offense started clicking and put up six runs, including a one-run single off the bat of Ramsey.
The Bulldogs then gained ground, narrowing the lead to 6-1 until the Hornets expanded their advantage in the third. The Alabama State offense exploded for six runs, highlighted by a two-run single off the bat of junior Leah Richardson, which brought the score to 12-1 in favor of the Hornets.
Alabama State held Alabama A&M scoreless before building their lead to 15-1 the following inning. The score remained 15-1 for the rest of the game, as Alabama State coasted to the win.
GAME NOTES
» Every Alabama State starter reached base safely in the win.
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed six runs across.
» The Hornets had control of the rest of the game after moving ahead of the Bulldogs 6-0 in the bottom of the second.
» Four Hornets had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» The Hornets out-hit the Bulldogs at a 12-3 clip.
» Alabama State went 7-for-18 (.389) with runners in scoring position.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 20 Alabama A&M hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out four.
» The Hornets drew four walks from Alabama A&M pitching.
» DeRamus led the Hornets at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
» Alabama A&M was led offensively by junior Katie Puckett, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
» Senior Sydney Hall led the Bulldogs pitching staff, throwing 1.1 innings of six-run ball.
GAME 2 | Alabama State 9, Alabama A&M 1
Junior Charity Bibbs (9-10) started in the circle and picked up the win for Alabama State (17-19, ). The right-hander went five innings, giving up one run on three hits, allowing one walk and striking out four.
At the plate, the Hornets were led by senior Kindal DeRamus, who went 1-for-2 on the day with a triple, a walk and an RBI. Senior Lauryn Maher put together a standout performance as well, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Senior Jaeda Gardner also contributed for Alabama State, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding a double.
HOW IT HAPPENED | GM 2
The Hornets were trailing 1-0 in the first inning when they first put runs on the board. Alabama State's offense started clicking and put up six runs, including a one-run single off the bat of sophomore JaNiyah Boykin.
The Bulldogs failed to push any runs across before the Hornets offense got back to their scoring ways the next inning. Gardner came across to score the lone run of the inning for Alabama State, which brought the Hornets lead to 7-1.
Alabama State held Alabama A&M scoreless before building their lead to 8-1 in the fourth inning. The Hornets scored a run on an RBI triple from DeRamus, scoring Boykin from third.
Alabama State held the Bulldogs without a run before their offense got things moving the next inning. The Hornets scored once on a run-scoring single off the bat of Maher, bringing the Alabama State advantage to 9-1. The score remained 9-1 for the rest of the game, as the Hornets coasted to the win.
GAME NOTES | GM 2
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed six runs across.
» Alabama State took a 6-1 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Hornets out-hit the Bulldogs at a 9-3 clip.
» Alabama State went 5-for-10 (.500) with runners in scoring position.
» Alabama State pitchers limited Alabama A&M to just 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 19 Alabama A&M hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and six fly balls while striking out four.
» DeRamus led the Hornets at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a triple and an RBI.
» Alabama A&M was led offensively by sophomore Dakota Daniel, who went 1-for-3.
» Freshman Paige Scott led the Bulldogs pitching staff, throwing four innings of three-run ball.
UP NEXT: Alabama State travels to Jacksonville State for a midweek contest on Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Jacksonville, Ala.
