ATLANTA, Ga. | The Alabama State Hornets were not able to record a run against Georgia Tech pitcher senior Chandler Dennis on Wednesday despite collecting five hits and were shut out 9-0 by the Yellow Jackets.

Freshman Ana Richiez (5-1) got the ball to start for Alabama State (18-23) and took the loss.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Alabama State did not advance a runner past second base in the game. The Hornets went 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position, last placing a runner as far as second in the second, when sophomore Brooke Ramsey made it into scoring position with nobody out.

GAME NOTES

» Alabama State pitchers faced 25 Georgia Tech hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and five fly balls while striking out two.
» Freshman Kendall Smiley led the Hornets at the plate, going 2-for-3.
» Georgia Tech was led offensively by senior Sara Beth, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.
» Dennis led the Yellow Jackets pitching staff, throwing five scoreless innings.

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