MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Talee Sims and Brooke Ramsey each collected three RBI to help power the Alabama State Hornets past the West Georgia Wolves 10-4 on Tuesday.
Kohana Pousson (8-5) started in the circle and picked up the win for Alabama State (17-27). The right-hander went seven innings, giving up one run on six hits, allowing no walks and striking out two.
Ramsey went 2-for-3 at the plate with a double, a home run and a walk in addition to her three RBI and Sims put together a 1-for-2 day with a home run and two walks, supplementing her three RBI performance for the Hornets. Ayana Frank compiled a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 1-for-3 with two RBIs.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hornets got on the scoreboard first, starting in the second inning. Ramsey came across to score the lone run of the inning for Alabama State and get them on the board.
The Hornets then held the Wolves scoreless before getting back on the board the very next inning. Alabama State managed to push across two runs in the inning, which brought the score to 3-0 in favor of the Hornets.
Alabama State's lead had disappeared once the fifth inning arrived and turned into a 4-3 West Georgia advantage when the Hornets re-took control at 6-4. The Hornets scored three times, with an output that included home runs from both Ramsey and Sims.
Alabama State kept the Wolves scoreless before their offense got things moving the next inning. The Hornets scored four runs in the inning, highlighted by a two-run double off the bat of Ramsey, bringing the score to 10-4 in favor of Alabama State. The score remained 10-4 for the rest of the game, as the Hornets coasted to the win.
GAME NOTES
» The Hornets' power output was led by Ramsey, who had two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed four runs across.
» Alabama State pitchers limited West Georgia to just 1-for-7 (.143) with runners in scoring position.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 31 West Georgia hitters in the game, allowing two ground balls and 15 fly balls while striking out two.
» The Hornets drew eight walks from West Georgia pitching.
» Ramsey led the Hornets at the plate, going 2 for 3 with a double, a home run and three RBIs.
» West Georgia was led offensively by Jenna Samuel, who went 2 for 4 with a home run and an RBI.
Alabama State hosts a key three-game SWAC series with Bethune-Cookman on Friday at 5 p.m.
