GAME 2 | Texas Tech 9, Florida A&M 2

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. --Junior Samantha Smith went 0-for-1 with an RBI for the Florida A&M Rattlers in a 9-2 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Friday.

Smith (0-1) got the ball to start for Florida A&M (0-2) and took the loss. Junior Lauryn Peppers was a bright spot for the Rattlers, coming out of the bullpen and throwing 2.1 shutout innings, allowing no hits, with one walk and two strikeouts.

Smith led the way offensively for the Rattlers, going 0-for-1 in the ballgame with two walks and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Rattlers got the scoring started early, putting one run on the board in the bottom the first inning with the game still scoreless. Florida A&M managed to push across two runs in the inning. The Rattlers were unable to hold the lead, as Texas Tech scored nine times over the remaining six innings to grab the 9-2 win.

GAME NOTES

» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed two runs across.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 36 Texas Tech hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out five.
» The Rattlers drew five walks from Texas Tech pitching.
» Smith led the Rattlers at the plate, going 0-for-1 with an RBI.
» Texas Tech was led offensively by senior C Armijo, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
» Senior O Rains led the Red Raiders pitching staff, throwing three shutout innings.

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