Florida A&M got contributions from every part of their lineup, as all nine starters reached base safely, helping the Rattlers put seven runs on the board and take down the Alabama State Hornets 7-2 Saturday.

Freshman Amari Brown (8-5) got the win for Florida A&M (22-18, 18-5). The right-hander went seven innings, giving up two runs, both of them earned, on three hits, allowing five walks and striking out three.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Rattlers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the top of the first inning. Florida A&M's offense started clicking and put up four runs, including a two-run single off the bat of freshman Brianna Duggins.

The Hornets failed to push any runs across before the Rattlers built on their lead in the third inning. Florida A&M pushed across a run on freshman Keeleigh Spooner's two-out RBI double, which brought the score to 5-0 in favor of the Rattlers

Florida A&M kept Alabama State scoreless before expanding their lead to 6-0 the following inning.

The Hornets gained ground, closing the gap to 6-1 until Florida A&M added some insurance in the sixth. The Rattlers drove home a run on freshman Jamison Townsend's two-out RBI double, bringing the Florida A&M advantage to 7-1. Alabama State put one run on the scoreboard before the game was over, but the Rattlers still coasted to the 7-2 win.

GAME NOTES

» Every Florida A&M starter reached base safely in the win.
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed four runs across.
» Florida A&M grabbed a 4-0 lead in the top half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Rattlers out-hit the Hornets at an 11-3 clip.
» Florida A&M pitchers limited Alabama State to just 1-for-6 (.167) with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 28 Alabama State hitters in the game, allowing 12 ground balls and five fly balls while striking out three.
» Spooner led the Rattlers at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
» Alabama State was led offensively by senior Zoee Disroe, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
» Sophomore Kohana Pouson led the Hornets pitching staff, throwing 6.1 innings of three-run ball.

Game 2 | Alabama State 9, Florida A&M 7 HOW IT HAPPENED

Florida A&M got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the top of the first inning. Florida A&M's offense started clicking and put up five runs, including a two-run single off the bat of freshman Neriah Lee.

The Rattlers then held the Hornets scoreless before expanding their lead in the third inning. Florida A&M scored once on an RBI single off the bat of freshman Clare Maple, which brought the Rattlers lead to 6-0.

Alabama State fought back to even the ballgame at six before Florida A&M reclaimed a 7-6 advantage in the fifth inning. The Rattlers were unable to hold the lead, as Alabama State scored three times over the remaining two innings to grab the 9-7 win.

GAME NOTES

» Every Rattler starter reached base safely in the loss.
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed five runs across.
» Florida A&M left 10 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 35 Alabama State hitters in the game, allowing 11 ground balls and four fly balls while striking out two.
» The Rattlers drew six walks from Alabama State pitching.
» Freshman Aniya Canty led the Rattlers at the plate, going 1-for-1 with a triple and an RBI.
» Alabama State was led offensively by freshman Ayana Frank, who went 1-for-1 with an RBI.
» Freshman Kaitlyn Hill led the Hornets pitching staff, throwing 6.2 innings of two-run ball.