May 4, 2008

Box Score

NORFOLK, VA - The Winston-Salem State Lady Rams (20-29) struggled with errors in a 14-3 loss to the Norfolk State Spartans (19-31), Sunday afternoon. The Lady Rams came out swinging, notching 10 hits in the loss, but were handcuffed by four errors in the loss and allowing six unearned runs to the Spartans.

The Lady Rams got off to a great start, scoring a pair of first inning runs in the game when WSSU sophomore Ashley Boswell hit an RBI single to center field, driving in freshman outfielder Candace Spinks. Fellow freshman Kayla Woodbury added another score on an RBI single. Norfolk State would strike back in a big way, scoring 14 unanswered runs; including scoring five runs each in the first and fourth innings.

WSSU would cross the plate just once more in the fifth inning when junior Whitney Hall hit an RBI-single.

WSSU sophomore Ashley Boswell led the way for the Lady Rams with a 2-for-3 performance at the plate with an RBI and a run scored. Junior Desiree Ramirez and freshman Candace Spinks were both 2-for-3 from the plate. Spinks added a run scored as well.

Boswell took the pitching loss (8-8) starting the game and pitching two innings. She allowed seven hits and three earned runs.

With the loss, the Lady Rams end the 2008 season with a 20-29 record and an 8-17 record in road games. The Lady Rams were 10-10 in home games and 2-2 in neutral site games. Five Lady Rams batted at least .300 for the season, led by freshman catcher Kayla Woodbury's .403 average.

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