MONTGOMERY, Ala. --Sophomore Lauryn Peppers was dealing on Saturday, throwing a one-hit shutout to lead the Florida A&M Rattlers past the Southern Lady Jaguars 2-0.

Peppers (1-4) went the distance for Florida A&M (4-9), giving up one hit, walking one and striking out three.

Senior Destiny Cuevas led the way offensively for the Rattlers, going 1-for-3 in the ballgame with a home run and an RBI. Senior Nyah Morgan put together a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 1-for-2 with a double and a walk. Senior Jane'a Mobley also helped out, going 2-for-3 for Florida A&M.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Rattlers took the lead for good in the fourth, scoring for the first time in the inning. Florida A&M got an RBI single from senior Natasha Fox, scoring Morgan from third base.

The Rattlers then tacked on a run in the seventh inning to complete their scoring in the ballgame. That run came across on Cuevas' one-out solo home run off junior Anabella Valadez.

GAME NOTES

» Peppers tossed a one-hit shutout for the Rattlers.
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed one run across.
» The Rattlers out-hit the Lady Jaguars at a 6-1 clip.
» Florida A&M pitchers limited Southern to just 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 25 Southern hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out three.
» Cuevas led the Rattlers at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI.
» Southern was led offensively by junior Julia York, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
» Valadez led the Lady Jaguars pitching staff, throwing seven innings of two-run ball.

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