TALLAHASSEE, FL --Senior Nadia Zenteno was dealing on Saturday, tossing a four-hit shutout to lead the Florida A&M Rattlers past the Alabama State Lady Hornets 2-0.

Zenteno (7-6) went the distance for Florida A&M (17-15, ), giving up four hits, walking two and striking out four.

In the batter's box, the Rattlers were paced by senior Melkayla Irvis, who went 2-for-3 on the day. Junior Amaya Gainer put together a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-2 with a double. Senior Nyah Morgan also helped out for Florida A&M, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Rattlers took the lead for good in the fourth, scoring for the first time in the inning. Senior Jane'a Mobley came across to score the lone run of the inning for Florida A&M and get them on the board.

The Rattlers then tacked on a run in the fifth inning to complete their scoring in the ballgame. That run came across on an RBI single off the bat of Morgan.

GAME NOTES

» Zenteno tossed a four-hit shutout for the Rattlers.
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed one run across.
» The Rattlers out-hit the Lady Hornets at a 6-4 clip.
» Florida A&M went 2-for-5 (.400) with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers limited Alabama State to just 1-for-6 (.167) with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 26 Alabama State hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out four.
» Irvis led the Rattlers at the plate, going 2-for-3.
» Alabama State was led offensively by freshman Kindall DeRamus, who went 1-for-2.
» Freshman Ashley Pye led the Lady Hornets pitching staff, throwing six innings of two-run ball.

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