MACON, Ga. --Despite picking up eight hits in the ballgame and out-hitting Mercer, Florida A&M was unable to push across more runs, as the Rattlers lost to the Bears 4-3 Tuesday.

Senior Dallas Tease (0-1) started and took the loss on the mound for Florida A&M (4-4). Junior Cody Williams was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going 2.1 shutout innings without allowing a hit, walking one and striking out three.

Junior Jakoby Stanley led the way offensively for the Rattlers, going 1-for-4 in the ballgame with a double and two RBI. Senior Sebastian Greico provided a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 2-for-4 with a double. Senior Ty Jackson also contributed, going 2-for-4 for Florida A&M.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 4-0, the Rattlers first put runs on the board in the sixth inning. Florida A&M plated two runs off of Mercer pitching, one of which was driven in on a run-scoring double off the bat of Stanley.

The Rattlers kept the deficit at 4-2 before closing the gap further in the seventh. Junior Janmikell Bastardo came across to score the lone run of the inning for Florida A&M, which brought the score to 4-3 in favor of the Bears. The Rattlers were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed two runs across.
» The Rattlers out-hit the Bears at an 8-4 clip.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 35 Mercer hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out seven.
» The Rattlers drew four walks from Mercer pitching.
» Stanley led the Rattlers at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI.
» Mercer was led offensively by sophomore Ty Dalley, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
» Senior Graham Yntema led the Bears pitching staff, throwing three shutout innings.

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