Alabama State University announces @BamaStateSB Upended by Samford
MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Samford University used a six-run fifth inning to break open a one-run game en route to an 11-5 win over the Alabama State University softball team on Tuesday at SU Softball Field.
INSIDE THE MATCHUPS
FINAL: Alabama State 5 | Samford 11 Location: Homewood, Ala. | Samford Softball Stadium Records: Alabama State 13-9 | Samford 9-15 Get Social: Twitter: @BamaStateSB | @BamaStateSports | Facebook: @BamaStateSports
HOW IT HAPPENED
labama State scored three in the first and one in the second to build a 4-2 lead. Kiana Parns ris singled in two runs to highlight the top of the first. Alexia Denby singled in a run in the second inning. Samford scored two in the third, one in the fourth and six in the fifth to erase the two-run deficit and take an 11-4 lead Denby belted a solo home run in the top of the seventh to cap the scoring.
IN THE CIRCLE
Olivia Brown (4-1) was saddled with the loss for ASU, allowing on unearned run on three hits in relief of starter Ashley Pye. Sara Bond (3-2) recorded seven strikeouts and gave up one run on three hits in 5.0 inning pitched to earn the win for SU.
INSIDE THE BOX
Denby's home run in the seventh was her fifth-round tripper in four games. Denby finished 2-for-3 with two RBI. Parrish had a two-RBI single. Kindall DeRamus, Alex Preston, and Brooke Ramsey collected hits for the Lady Hornets.
UP NEXT: The Lady Hornets remain on the road to play Mercer University on Wednesday at 4 p.m. (CT) in Macon, Ga.
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