YOUNGSVILLE, La. --The Florida A&M Rattlers had a tough showing on Saturday, falling to the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters 5-1 despite the efforts of junior Amaya Gainer, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.

Sophomore Lauryn Peppers (0-3) started and took the loss in the circle for Florida A&M (2-7).

In the batter's box, the Rattlers were led by Gainer, who went 1-for-3 on the day with a double and an RBI. Senior Natasha Fox compiled a standout performance as well, going 2-for-3.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 5-0, the Rattlers first put runs on the board in the sixth inning. Florida A&M got on the board thanks to Gainer's RBI double with two outs. The Rattlers were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES

» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed one run across.
» Florida A&M pitchers limited Louisiana Tech to just 1-for-9 (.111) with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 32 Louisiana Tech hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out seven.
» Gainer led the Rattlers at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
» Louisiana Tech was led offensively by junior Kylie Neel, who went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI.
» Freshman Mary Martinez led the Lady Techsters pitching staff, throwing four scoreless innings.

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