Bluefield, VA – The Bluefield Rams delivered an impressive performance on Wednesday evening, sweeping Alice Lloyd (KY) with back-to-back victories. The Rams showcased their offensive strength in Game 1 with a 7-3 win and followed it up with a gritty 3-2 triumph in Game 2, marking a successful day on the diamond.
Game 1: Offensive Explosion Fuels Bluefield's Victory
The Rams set the tone early, scoring in the first inning before breaking the game open with a five-run third inning. Bluefield racked up 11 hits, including three doubles, to power past Alice Lloyd.
- Chloe Dillow led the offense, going 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI, and a stolen base.
- MacKenzie Franklin came through with a clutch double, driving in two runs.
- Delana Loflin went 2 for 4 at the plate and also scored two runs.
- Kenidy Harris also added some offensive fire power for the Rams going 2 for 3.
- Olivia Bailey contributed a hit, an RBI, and a stolen base.
- Hallie Cox dominated in the circle, striking out eight while allowing just two hits in a complete-game performance.
Game 2: Bluefield Holds Strong in Tight Battle
Game 2 proved to be a tougher contest, but the Rams showed resilience in a 3-2 victory. A solo home run from Chloe Dillow in the fourth inning gave Bluefield the spark it needed, followed by a two-run fifth inning that ultimately secured the win.
- Chloe Dillow continued her strong day, blasting a crucial home run.
- Alexis McDuffie delivered under pressure, driving in two runs with a key hit.
- Ali Glover was outstanding on the mound, throwing a complete game while allowing just two earned runs on six hits with six strikeouts.
After the sweep, Head Coach Maggie White praised her team's effort:
"Today was a great day on the diamond. We showed a lot of fight throughout the doubleheader, and I'm proud of the effort we showed from start to finish."
With these two wins, the Rams build momentum as they move forward in the season.