HUNTSVILLE, Ala. –– Samantha Smith was dealing on Sunday, throwing a four-hit shutout to lead the Florida A&M Rattlers over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 7-0.

Smith (4-6) went the distance for Florida A&M (7-13, 3-0), giving up four hits, walking two and striking out nine.

Smith led the way offensively for the Rattlers, going 3-for-4 in the ballgame with two doubles and an RBI. Amaya Gainer put together a standout day at the plate as well, going 2-for-5 with an RBI. Aniya Canty also contributed, going 1-for-1 for Florida A&M with two RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Rattlers took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time in the inning. Florida A&M picked up three runs, two coming across on doubles from Smith and Kayla Alexandre.

The Rattlers also added runs in the sixth and seventh innings on the way to the 7-0 victory.

GAME NOTES

» Smith tossed a four-hit shutout for the Rattlers.
» Smith had three base knocks in the game for Florida A&M.
» Smith struck out nine Bulldogs hitters.
» The Rattlers power output was led by Smith, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed three runs across.
» Florida A&M grabbed a 3-0 lead in the top half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Rattlers out-hit the Bulldogs at a 13-4 clip.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 27 Alabama A&M hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and five fly balls while striking out nine.
» The Rattlers drew four walks from Alabama A&M pitching.
» Smith led the Rattlers at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
» Alabama A&M was led offensively by A. Riches, who went 1-for-3.
» C. Beasley led the Bulldogs pitching staff, throwing 6.2 innings of four-run ball.

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