MONTGOMERY, Ala. --It was a tough day for Alcorn State pitchers, as the Florida A&M Rattlers plated eight runs en route to an 8-2 victory over the Lady Braves on Friday.
Junior Samantha Smith (1-5) started in the circle and picked up the win for Florida A&M (1-11). The right-hander went 4.2 innings, giving up two runs, both of them earned, on one hit. Freshman Zoryana Hughes also made an impact in the circle for the Rattlers, starting the ballgame and throwing 2.1 scoreless innings while allowing two hits, with no walks and four strikeouts.
Sophomore Kayla Aldridge led the way offensively for the Rattlers, going 1-for-1 in the ballgame with two RBI. Freshman Monroe Oglesby put together a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI. Junior Kayla Alexandre also contributed, going 1-for-3 for Florida A&M with a double and an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Rattlers put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the fourth inning. Florida A&M's offense started clicking and put up four runs, including a two-run single off the bat of Aldridge.
The Lady Braves then gained ground, narrowing the lead to 4-2 until the Rattlers expanded their advantage in the fifth. Florida A&M scored three times, including once on Oglesby's RBI double, which brought the score to 7-2 in favor of the Rattlers.
Florida A&M kept Alcorn State without a run before building their lead to 8-2 the following inning. The Rattlers scored once on an RBI single off the bat of junior Jaibriel Terrell. The score remained 8-2 for the rest of the game, as Florida A&M coasted to the win.
GAME NOTES
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed four runs across.
» The Rattlers out-hit the Lady Braves at a 9-3 clip.
» Senior Nyah Morgan stole two bases in Friday's game.
» The Rattlers swiped six bases as a team.
» Florida A&M went 5-for-12 (.417) with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers limited Alcorn State to just 1-for-7 (.143) with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 28 Alcorn State hitters in the game, allowing 12 ground balls and three fly balls while striking out four.
» The Rattlers drew four walks from Alcorn State pitching.
» Aldridge led the Rattlers at the plate, going 1-for-1 with two RBI.
» Alcorn State was led offensively by senior Kristian Edwards, who went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI.
» Senior Kiri Parker led the Lady Braves pitching staff, throwing six innings of eight-run ball.
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