Florida A&M blanked 13-0 by Grambling; Two Teams to Play Again on Saturday in Elimination Game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --The Florida A&M Rattlers were not able to notch a run against Grambling pitcher junior Taylor Dooley on Friday despite collecting five hits and were shut out 13-0 by the Tigers.
Freshman Jay Campbell (4-2) got the ball to start for Florida A&M (32-24) and took the loss.
At the plate, the Rattlers were paced by junior Justen Crews, who went 1-for-3 on the day with a double.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Florida A&M managed one chance with runners on third in the shutout, going a total of 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position. The Rattlers last got a runner on third in the seventh, when junior Ben Kim made it 90 feet away from scoring with nobody out.
GAME NOTES
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 39 Grambling hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out seven.
» Crews led the Rattlers at the plate, going 1 for 3 with a double.
» Grambling was led offensively by junior Trey Bridges, who went 3 for 5 with a double, a home run and four RBIs.
» Dooley led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing seven shutout innings.
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