GAME 1 | Winston-Salem 2, Fayetteville State 1

WINSTON-SALEM, NC --Fayetteville State pitchers allowed only two, but the Broncos could not muster the offense to take advantage, losing to the Winston-Salem Rams by the score of 2-1 on Monday.

BreAnna Steele (6-8) started and took the loss in the circle for Fayetteville State (12-13, ). The right-hander went five innings, giving up two runs, both of them earned, on eight hits, allowing one walk and striking out four. Braynka Brown started the ballgame and went one shutout inning without allowing a hit, walking none and striking out one.

At the plate, the Broncos were paced by Morgan Jackson, who went 2-for-4 on the day with a triple. Grace Vincent compiled a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Broncos put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the third inning. Jackson came across to score the lone run of the inning for Fayetteville State and get them on the board. The Broncos were unable to hold the lead, as Winston-Salem scored two times over the remaining four innings to grab the 2-1 win.

GAME NOTES

» Fayetteville State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed one run across.
» Brown stole two bases in Monday's game.
» Fayetteville State pitchers faced 25 Winston-Salem hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out five.
» The Broncos drew five walks from Winston-Salem pitching.
» Jackson led the Broncos at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple.
» Winston-Salem was led offensively by Malia Simmons, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
» Kendall Hudson led the Rams pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.