Bluefield, VA- The Bluefield Rams dominated both games of their doubleheader against Bluefield State, securing a pair of statement wins with a 5-0 shutout in Game 1 and a 4-1 victory in Game 2. Led by stellar pitching performances from Hallie Cox and Ali Glover, along with timely hitting from Kenidy Harris and MacKenzie Franklin, the Rams showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball.

Game 1: Cox's Masterpiece and Opportunistic Offense
Bluefield opened the series with a commanding 5-0 victory, driven by an exceptional performance from pitcher Hallie Cox. The ace threw a complete game shutout, striking out 15 batters while allowing just five hits and one walk. Cox's 111-pitch gem kept Bluefield State off balance all game. The Rams capitalized on defensive miscues early, as Kenidy Harris reached on an error in the first inning, bringing in two unearned runs. Lauren Jackson added an RBI groundout in the second, and Bluefield tacked on insurance runs in the fifth and sixth, highlighted by an RBI double from Chara Wootten. The offense combined for seven hits, led by Hannah Hayes, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles.

Game 2: Harris Goes Deep, Glover in Control
The Rams carried their momentum into Game 2, securing a 4-1 victory behind a clutch home run from Kenidy Harris and a composed complete-game effort from Ali Glover. Harris set the tone early, crushing a two-run homer in the first inning to put Bluefield up 2-0. Bluefield State responded with a run in the third, but the Rams pulled away in the fifth when MacKenzie Franklin delivered a two-run triple to center field, scoring Harris and Delana Loflin. Glover was dominant in the circle, allowing just one run on five hits over seven innings while striking out three. She threw just 79 pitches, efficiently keeping Bluefield State's lineup in check.

Coach Maggie White's Thoughts
"It was a hard fought battle through both games today. I'm proud of our athletes and how they focused on the task at hand. They picked each other up throughout the day. Hallie had an incredible first game in the circle, and Ali put up a strong performance as well. Our defense made some difference-making plays to hold the lead, and our bats came alive when we needed them. We would like to thank Jaime Slemp, the Graham Rec Park field manager, and his crew for working so hard to make the fields playable today," said Coach Maggie White.

Bluefield's offense was balanced across both games, with contributions from multiple players. Harris led the way with a home run and five RBIs across the two contests, while Franklin's clutch extra-base hits provided key runs. Loflin and Dillow each contributed multiple runs, and the Rams' defense played sharp, turning a double play in Game 2 and committing just one error overall. Looking Ahead With this dominant sweep in the Battle of the Bluefields, the Rams build momentum as they continue their season. The Ram's will play again tomorrow in a conference match-up vs. Kentucky Christian University at 2pm and 4pm.