GAME 1 | Indiana State 7, Florida A&M 2
TALLAHASSEE, FL --Despite picking up six hits in the ballgame and out-hitting Indiana State, Florida A&M was unable to push across more runs, as the Rattlers lost to the Sycamores 7-2 Sunday.
Senior Tre Simmons (1-2) started and took the loss on the mound for Florida A&M (5-10, ). Junior Tanner Walker was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going five shutout innings while allowing one hit, walking five and striking out one.
At the plate, the Rattlers were led by freshman Joseph Pierini, who went 2-for-2 on the day with two RBI. Freshman Broedy Poppell put together a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 1-for-4 with a double.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Rattlers got the scoring started early, putting two runs on the board in the bottom the first inning with the game still scoreless. Pierini drove in two runs for Florida A&M with a single, that scored Poppell and junior Janmikell Bastardo. The Rattlers were unable to hold the lead, as Indiana State scored seven times over the remaining six innings to grab the 7-2 win.
GAME NOTES
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed two runs across.
» The Rattlers out-hit the Sycamores at a 6-5 clip.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 35 Indiana State hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and six fly balls while striking out three.
» The Rattlers drew four walks from Indiana State pitching.
» Pierini led the Rattlers at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two RBI.
» Indiana State was led offensively by senior Grant Magill, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
» Junior Luke Hayden led the Sycamores pitching staff, throwing five innings of two-run ball.
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