TROY, Ala --The Florida A&M Rattlers had a tough showing on Thursday, falling to the Troy Trojans by final score of 11-3.

Freshman Zoryana Hughes (0-2) started and took the loss in the circle for Florida A&M (0-6).

Junior Samantha Smith led the way offensively for the Rattlers, going 1-for-3 in the ballgame with a home run and three RBI. Senior Nyomi Jones provided a noteworthy performance as well, going 2-for-3. Sophomore Kayla Aldridge also chipped in, going 1-for-1 for Florida A&M with a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Rattlers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with three runs in the top of the first inning. Florida A&M scored three times, all of them coming across on a three-run homer off the bat of Smith. The Rattlers were unable to hold the lead, as Troy scored 11 times over the remaining four innings to grab the 11-3 win.

GAME NOTES

» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed three runs across.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 27 Troy hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and five fly balls while striking out three.
» Smith led the Rattlers at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
» Troy was led offensively by senior Jade Sinness, who went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and four RBI.
» Sophomore Kate Peters led the Trojans pitching staff, throwing one scoreless inning.

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