WINSTON-SALEM, NC - The Winston-Salem State University sweep Livingstone College afternoon at Twin City Ball field.

The Rams won game 1, 9-1 and 10-2 to move to (18-8, 11-3 CIAA 8-0 South).

How it Happened - Game - 1 

• Pitching Dominance: Sophomore Jyla Thomas earned her eighth win of the season, improving her record to 8–2. She delivered a strong performance on the mound and had five strikeouts.

• Offensive Surge: The Rams' offense was explosive, scoring in four of the five innings. They amassed 11 hits and capitalized on aggressive baserunning, including multiple stolen bases.?

• Key Contributors:

  • Layla Smith: The freshman standout went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs scored, and two stolen bases.

  • Jyla Thomas: In addition to her pitching duties, Thomas contributed offensively with a two-run homer in the second inning.

  • Makayla Vinson: The freshman added a run and a stolen base to the team's tally.

  • Mikayla Cooper: Scored a run and stole home in the second inning, showcasing the team's aggressive baserunning strategy.

  • Taniya Wimbush: Contributed with an RBI single in the first inning.?

Scoring Summary

• 1st Inning: Taniya Wimbush's RBI single and a sacrifice fly by Alexis Rodriguez gave the Rams an early 2–0 lead.

• 2nd Inning: Layla Smith's stolen base and Mikayla Cooper's stolen home plate extended the lead. Jyla Thomas added a two-run homer, and Alexis Rodriguez's RBI single brought the score to 6–0.

• 3rd Inning: Layla Smith's double and subsequent stolen base, along with Jyla Thomas's solo homer, increased the lead to 9–0.

• 4th Inning: Livingstone College scored their lone run on a wild pitch, making the score 9–1
  
  How it Happened - Game 2

• Pitching Excellence: Nevaeh Cruz earned her sixth win of the season, improving her record to 6–4. She showcased her pitching prowess by limiting Livingstone to just two runs on four hits over five innings.?

• Offensive Outburst: The Rams' offense was explosive, scoring in every inning except the second. They amassed 10 runs on six hits, capitalizing on aggressive baserunning and timely hitting.?

• Scoring Summary

• 1st Inning: Livingstone took an early lead with two unearned runs, including a wild pitch and a stolen base that allowed a run to score.

• 1st Inning: Winston-Salem State responded with a run of their own, as Alexis Rodriguez grounded out to second base, bringing home Taniya Ware.

• 4th Inning: The Rams took control of the game, scoring six runs. Makayla Vinson hit a two-run homer, and the team added four more runs through a combination of hits and aggressive baserunning.

• 5th Inning: Winston-Salem State added three more runs, including RBIs from Alexis Rodriguez, Taniya Wimbush, and Nevaeh Cruz, securing the 10–2 victory.

• Key Contributors:

  • Makayla Vinson: The freshman standout went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in the fourth inning, contributing significantly to the team's offensive surge.

  • Alexis Rodriguez: The senior infielder had a productive game, going 1-for-2 with a double and two RBIs.

  • Taniya Wimbush: The sophomore infielder added an RBI single in the fifth inning, further extending the Rams' lead.

  • Nevaeh Cruz: In addition to her pitching duties, Cruz contributed offensively with an RBI single in the fifth inning.?
    
    Winston-Salem State will close-out the regular season at Clafin on April 26. The doubleheader will begin at 1:00 p.m. in Orangeburg, South Carolina.