NORFOLK, Va. - The Norfolk State softball team featured Hampton in the Battle of the Bay matchup on Tuesday, Mar. 19 at the NSU Softball Field falling to the Pirates 13-4.
 
The Spartans (2-26) fell to the Pirates (7-20) after an eight-run fifth secured them the win..

In the second inning down 2-0, the Spartans captured the lead on a three-run home run by Lauren Sheehan to go up, 3-0.

Sheehan is one of two Spartans to hit a home run this season, with the other being Rylie Gilbreath who has two.

Gilbreath scored Kailey Bryant from third who reached on a fielding error and advanced on a groundout and a passed ball.

Gilbreath leads the team in hits (26), doubles (6), home runs (2), and RBIs (10) this season.

Coming up - The Spartans have moved their Saturday and Sunday games against North Carolina Central to Thursday at 2 and 4 p.m. and Friday at 11 a.m. at home due to inclement weather.

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