TROY, Ala. | The Alabama State Hornets had a tough showing on Sunday, falling to the Western Kentucky and Troy on the final day of the Cardinal Clash hosted by Troy University.
Troy University 14 | Alabama State 0
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 6-0, the Hornets first put runs on the board in the fourth inning. Alabama State got an RBI single from senior Zoee Disroe, scoring Ramsey from third base.
The Hornets deficit grew to 9-1 before their offense got back on the scoreboard, cutting into that deficit in the fifth inning. Freshman Meshayla Pettaway came across to score the lone run of the inning for Alabama State, which tightened the Hilltoppers lead to 9-2. The ballgame ended with that fifth inning rally falling short.
Freshman Mason Quinnie (0-4) started and took the loss in the circle for Alabama State (0-8).
GAME NOTES
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed one run across.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 30 Western Kentucky hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and four fly balls.
» Ramsey led the Hornets at the plate, going 1-for-3 with an RBI.
» Western Kentucky was led offensively by junior Jenna Blanton, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI.
» Freshman Erica Houge led the Hilltoppers pitching staff, throwing four innings of one-run ball.
Western Kentucky 10 | Alabama State 2
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 6-0, the Hornets first put runs on the board in the fourth inning. Alabama State got an RBI single from senior Zoee Disroe, scoring Ramsey from third base.
The Hornets deficit grew to 9-1 before their offense got back on the scoreboard, cutting into that deficit in the fifth inning. Freshman Meshayla Pettaway came across to score the lone run of the inning for Alabama State, which tightened the Hilltoppers lead to 9-2. The ballgame ended with that fifth inning rally falling short.
Freshman Mason Quinnie (0-4) started and took the loss in the circle for Alabama State (0-8).
GAME NOTES
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed one run across.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 30 Western Kentucky hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and four fly balls.
» Ramsey led the Hornets at the plate, going 1-for-3 with an RBI.
» Western Kentucky was led offensively by junior Jenna Blanton, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI.
» Freshman Erica Houge led the Hilltoppers pitching staff, throwing four innings of one-run ball.
