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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | Alabama State University softball completed a Saturday sweep of Florida A&M, claiming a 5-3 victory in game one before rallying late for an 8-3 win in the nightcap.<\/p>\n
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With the pair of wins, the Hornets used timely hitting and strong pitching down the stretch to secure the doubleheader sweep.<\/p>\n
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\nGame 1: Alabama State 5, Florida A&M 3
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Alabama State jumped out early and never relinquished control, using a three-run third inning to build separation.<\/p>\n
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The Hornets struck first in the opening frame when Alana Scott<\/a> launched a two-run home run, scoring McKenzie Owens<\/a> to give Alabama State a 2-0 lead. The advantage grew in the third as Ayana Frank<\/a> delivered an RBI single, followed by JaNiyah Boykin<\/a> and Bailee Williams<\/a> each driving in runs to cap a three-run inning and extend the lead to 5-0.<\/p>\n
Florida A&M chipped away with two runs in the fifth and a solo home run in the seventh, but Alabama State pitching held firm.<\/p>\n
Amanda Cintron<\/a> (5-7) earned the win in the circle, tossing 5.0 innings while allowing two runs on five hits. Mason Quinnie<\/a> closed out the final two innings to secure the victory.<\/p>\n
Offensively, the Hornets were balanced with seven hits. Scott led the way with a two-run homer, while Frank, Boykin, and Williams each recorded an RBI.<\/p>\n
In the second game, Alabama State used a late offensive surge to break open a tight contest.<\/p>\n
The Hornets plated three runs in the third inning, capitalizing on defensive miscues and clutch hitting. Meshayla Pettaway<\/a> delivered the key blow with a two-RBI single as Alabama State took a 3-0 lead.<\/p>\n
Florida A&M responded with two runs in the fourth and tied the game in the fifth on a solo home run, setting up a decisive final inning.<\/p>\n
Alabama State erupted for five runs in the seventh. Alana Scott<\/a> delivered a go-ahead two-run double, while Ayana Frank<\/a> and Pettaway added RBI plays. Pettaway capped the inning with a heads-up steal of home to push the lead to 8-3.<\/p>\n
Pettaway finished with a game-high three RBIs, while Scott added two RBIs and Jaibriel Terrell<\/a> scored twice.<\/p>\n
In the circle, Mason Quinnie<\/a> (3-6) picked up the win, combining with Kohana Pousson<\/a> and Cintron to limit the Rattlers to three runs.<\/p>\n
Alabama State returns home to host West Georgia on Tuesday at 6 p.m. the Barbara Williams Softball Coplex.<\/p>\n
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\nGame 2: Alabama State 8, Florida A&M 3
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