GAME 2 | Jacksonville 8, Florida A&M 2

TALLAHASSEE, FL --Senior Amaya Gainer went 1-for-3 with a triple for the Florida A&M Rattlers in an 8-2 loss to the Jacksonville Dolphins on Saturday.

Junior Lauryn Peppers (0-4) started and took the loss in the circle for Florida A&M (3-13).

Gainer led the way offensively for the Rattlers, going 1-for-3 in the ballgame with a triple and a walk. Junior Kayla Alexandre put together a standout performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Sophomore Neriah Lee also contributed, going 1-for-2 for Florida A&M with an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 7-0, the Rattlers first put runs on the board in the sixth inning. Florida A&M plated two runs off of Jacksonville pitching, one of which was driven in on a run-scoring double off the bat of Alexandre. The Rattlers were unable to get any closer, as Jacksonville added one run to their tally on the way to an 8-2 final.

GAME NOTES

» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 35 Jacksonville hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and 12 fly balls while striking out two.
» The Rattlers drew four walks from Jacksonville pitching.
» Gainer led the Rattlers at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a triple.
» Jacksonville was led offensively by sophomore Averi Harcus, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
» Senior Shelby Harpe led the Dolphins pitching staff, throwing five scoreless innings.

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