App State Softball Tops Georgia State 5-2 in Fifth Inning Surge

App State Softball defeated Georgia State 5-2 in the series opener, mounting a comeback with five unanswered runs, including a pivotal four-run fifth inning capped by Julia Girk's two-RBI single. The victory marked App State's fourth consecutive win over Georgia State, highlighted by offensive contributions from Macy Hamby and Grace Barrett, each delivering key hits. Pitcher Sophie Moshos secured her 13th win of the season with a complete-game effort, striking out three and stranding eight runners. The team's resilience was evident as they overcame an early two-run deficit, emphasizing strong performances in both pitching and timely hitting. App State improves to 18-23 overall and 8-8 in Sun Belt Conference play and will look to extend their momentum in the next game of the series.