GAINESVILLE, FL --The Florida A&M Rattlers got three hits from junior Ty Jackson in a 17-7 loss to the No. 3 Florida Gators Tuesday.

Junior Jared Townsend (0-4) started and took the loss on the mound for Florida A&M (18-18). Junior Grant Harrison was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going one shutout inning without allowing a hit, walking none and striking out one.

In addition to his three hits, Jackson had a double to lead the Rattlers. Junior Sebastian Greico furnished a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and an RBI. Senior Ty Hanchey also chipped in for Florida A&M, putting together one hit in four trips to the plate while adding a triple and two RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 3-0, the Rattlers first put runs on the board in the second inning. Florida A&M scored two runs on solo shots from Greico and junior Adam Haidermota.

The Gators expanded their lead to 13-2 before the Rattlers offense got back to work, cutting into that lead in the fifth. The Florida A&M offense exploded for four runs, highlighted by a two-run triple off the bat of Hanchey, which brought the score to 13-6 in favor of the Gators.

Florida expanded their lead to 14-6 before the Florida A&M offense got back to work, reducing that lead to 14-7 in the sixth. The Rattlers recorded a run on freshman Joseph Pierini's two-out RBI double. The Rattlers were unable to get any closer, as Florida added three runs to their tally on the way to a 17-7 final.

GAME NOTES
» Jackson led the Rattlers, compiling three base knocks in the ballgame.
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed four runs across.
» Florida A&M went 4-for-7 (.571) with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 43 Florida hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and 11 fly balls while striking out four.
» Greico led the Rattlers at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI.
» Florida was led offensively by sophomore Jac Caglianone, who went 2-for-2 with a double, a home run and four RBI.
» Junior Clete Hartzog led the Gators pitching staff, throwing one scoreless inning.

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