GULF SHORES, Ala. – After a day filled with weather delays, No. 9 Rogers State softball (0-1) fell to No. 6 Auburn Montgomery (1-0) in a six-inning 9-0 game to open the season and the Gulf Shores Invitational on Friday.
 
The Warhawks came out of the gate hot as they dashed out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning. A RBI groundout to second scored the first run from third with the other run coming in on a RBI single to right center.
 
From there, the game settled down and devolved into a pitcher's duel for the next four and half innings. The two sides combined for six hits, leaving 10 runners stranded over that span.
 
AUM broke the game open in the top of the sixth with seven runs on seven hits to take a 9-0 lead. A double and a two-RBI single brought in the first three runs. With the bases loaded and a 2-2 count, the Warhawks launched a grand slam over the left field wall.
 
The Hillcats tried to mount a comeback to force one final inning in the bottom half of the frame, putting runners on first and second with two outs. Unfortunately, a fly ball to foul territory ended the threat and the game.
 
RSU will look to bounce back tomorrow with two games against Nova Southeastern and Montevallo. The games are scheduled for 12:45 p.m. and 3 p.m., respectively.