WINSTON-SALEM, NC – The Winston-Salem State Rams (16-8) had a tough time against a terrific UNC Pembroke (15-5) pitching performance as the team took a 3-1 loss to the Braves, Friday afternoon. The Rams were held to just one run in the game despite some solid performances at the plate. 

The Rams had a solid day at the plate in the tough loss. As a team, the Rams totaled five hits in the game. Senior third base Emilio Abreu led the way for the Rams with a two-for-three batting effort with a home run. Junior outfielder Randy Norris and sophomore catcher Cole Parks both went one-for-four at the plate.

Defense was the order of the day with both teams fining a hard time scoring. The Rams allowed two fourth inning runs and a sixth inning run before Abreu hit a seventh-inning solo homer. It was the only WSSU run of the game as the Rams finished with the hard-fought loss.

WSSU senior Seth Reeves (2-2) took the pitching loss. He started the game and went 6.0 innings. He finished the game with three runs allowed, two earned. He also added four strikeouts.

The two teams would go on to complete the doubleheader later in the evening. For more information on Rams baseball, contact the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations at (336) 750-2143 or log on to www.WSSURams.com.