GAME 1 | Pace 4, Virginia State 3
ETTRICK, Va. --The Virginia State Trojans got three hits from Lauren Parham in a 4-3 loss to the Pace Setters Sunday.
Ava Brown (0-3) got the ball to start for Virginia State (1-7) and took the loss. The right-hander went seven innings, giving up four runs, three earned, on eight hits.
In addition to her three hits, Parham had a triple, a walk and an RBI to lead the Trojans. Mylia Knight put together a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Shmya Hankins also chipped in for Virginia State, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Trojans got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the bottom of the first inning. Virginia State got an RBI single from Carma Williams, scoring Parham from first base.
The Setters then tied the ballgame at one before the Trojans came back to reclaim their advantage in the second inning. Virginia State scored a run on an RBI triple off the bat of Parham, scoring Nanye' Cain-Dixon, which brought the score to 2-1 in favor of the Trojans.
Virginia State's lead had evaporated once the sixth inning arrived and turned into a 4-2 Pace advantage, when the Trojans cut that deficit to 4-3. The Trojans were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.
GAME NOTES
» Parham led the Trojans, amassing three base hits in the ballgame.
» Virginia State's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed one run across.
» Virginia State left 10 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» The Trojans out-hit the Setters at a 12-8 clip.
» Virginia State went 3-for-10 (.300) with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia State pitchers faced 32 Pace hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and 15 fly balls.
» Parham led the Trojans at the plate, going 3 for 3 with a triple and an RBI.
» Pace was led offensively by Bella Cardona, who went 2 for 3 with a double and three RBIs.
» Alyssa Smart led the Setters pitching staff, throwing one shutout inning.
GAME 2 | Pace 5, Virginia State 2
ETTRICK, Va --Lauren Parham notched two extra base hits, but the Virginia State Trojans fell to the Pace Setters 5-2 Sunday.
Ty'Nia Ball (0-1) got the ball to start for Virginia State (1-8) and took the loss. Madison Jones was a bright spot for the Trojans, coming out of the bullpen and throwing three scoreless innings, allowing two hits.
Parham's two extra base hits were the highlight of a 2-for-4 day, and included two doubles. Mylia Knight furnished a noteworthy performance as well, going 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs. Emma Fleming also contributed for the Trojans, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Trojans were trailing 1-0 in the first inning when they first put runs on the board. Virginia State scored twice on a two-run double off the bat of Knight. The Trojans were unable to hold the lead, as Pace scored four times over the remaining six innings to grab the 5-2 win.
GAME NOTES
» Virginia State's power output was led by Parham, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Virginia State's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed two runs across.
» Virginia State pitchers faced 33 Pace hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and 16 fly balls while striking out one.
» Knight led the Trojans at the plate, going 2 for 3 with a double and two RBIs.
» Pace was led offensively by Ashley Field, who went 1 for 3 with two RBIs.
» Alyssa Smart led the Setters pitching staff, throwing seven innings of two-run ball.
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