GAME 1 | Methodist 4, Fayetteville State 2

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. --The Methodist Monarchs proved to be too much for Fayetteville State on this particular day, as the Broncos fell 4-2 on Saturday.

B. Brown (2-5) started and took the loss in the circle for Fayetteville State (4-11).

In the batter's box, the Broncos were led by B. Crosby, who went 1-for-3 on the day with two RBIs. A. Johnson put together a standout day at the dish as well, going 2-for-3 with a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 4-0, the Broncos first put runs on the board in the fifth inning. Crosby drove in two runs for Fayetteville State with a single, that scored Johnson and G. Vincent. The Broncos were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES

» Fayetteville State's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Johnson stole two bases in Saturday's game.
» Fayetteville State pitchers faced 33 Methodist hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out three.
» Crosby led the Broncos at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBIs.
» Methodist was led offensively by Haven Williams, who went 1-for-2 with two RBIs.
» Brittany Jones led the Monarchs pitching staff, throwing seven innings of two-run ball.