GAME 1 | Delaware State 2, South Carolina State 0
DOVER, DE --Kristin White was dealing on Saturday, hurling a two-hit shutout to lead the Delaware State Hornets past the South Carolina State Bulldogs 2-0.
White (6-7) went the distance for Delaware State (21-16), giving up two hits, walking two, and striking out 10.
Offensively, the Hornets were paced by Mianna Lopez Del Haro, who went 1-for-2 on the day with a home run, a walk, and two RBI's. Destiny Mitchell put together a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 2-for-3. Karly Cain also contributed for Delaware State, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hornets took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first and only time in the inning. Delaware State plated two runs when Lopez Del Haro left the yard with Mitchell aboard.
GAME NOTES
» White tossed a two-hit shutout for the Hornets.
» White struck out 10 Bulldogs hitters.
» Delaware State's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed two runs across.
» Delaware State took a 2-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Hornets out-hit the Bulldogs at a 5-2 clip.
» Delaware State pitchers faced 26 South Carolina State hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out 10.
» Lopez Del Haro led the Hornets at the plate, going 1 for 2 with a home run and two RBI's.
GAME 2 | Delaware State 5, South Carolina State 0
DOVER, DE --Kaylanie Rodriguez was dealing on Saturday, throwing a shutout to lead the Delaware State Hornets past the South Carolina State Bulldogs 5-0.
Rodriguez (6-3) went the distance for Delaware State (22-16), giving up 10 hits, walking two, and striking out five.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hornets took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time in the inning. Destiny Mitchell came across to score the lone run of the inning for Delaware State and get them on the board.
The Hornets then tacked on runs in the third and sixth innings, with their biggest output coming in the third when they scored three times.
GAME NOTES
» Rodriguez tossed a 10-hit shutout for the Hornets.
» Rodriguez struck out five Bulldogs hitters.
» Delaware State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed three runs across.
» Delaware State took a 1-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» Mitchell stole two bases in Saturday's game.
» The Hornets stole seven bases as a team.
» Delaware State pitchers limited South Carolina State to just 1-for-11 (.091) with runners in scoring position.
» Delaware State pitchers faced 31 South Carolina State hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out five.
» The Hornets drew seven walks from South Carolina State pitching.
» Karly Cain led the Hornets at the plate, going 2 for 2 with an RBI.
UP NEXT... The Hornets host the Bulldogs of SC State for the final game of the series on Sunday, April 19th, at 12:00 PM