TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Freshman Zoryana Hughes dominated on Wednesday, fanning 10 Mercer hitters over 6.2 innings of work to help power the Florida A&M Rattlers over the Bears 5-2.

In addition to her 10 strikeouts, Hughes (2-2) went 6.2 innings, giving up one run on five hits and walking two for Florida A&M (4-13).

Junior Brianna Duggins led the way offensively for the Rattlers, going 1-for-2 in the ballgame with a walk and two RBI. Junior Kiauna Watson put together a standout performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-2 with two RBI. Junior Kayla Alexandre also contributed, going 1-for-3 for Florida A&M with an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 1-0, the Rattlers first put runs on the board in the fourth inning. Florida A&M's offense started clicking and put up five runs, including a two-run single off the bat of Watson and a two-run single from Duggins. Mercer put one run on the scoreboard before the game was over, but the Rattlers still held on for the 5-2 win.

GAME NOTES

» Hughes struck out 10 Bears hitters.
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed five runs across.
» Florida A&M went 4-for-8 (.500) with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers limited Mercer to just 1-for-9 (.111) with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 31 Mercer hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and four fly balls while striking out 10.
» The Rattlers drew four walks from Mercer pitching.
» Duggins led the Rattlers at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
» Mercer was led offensively by junior Tori Hedgecock, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI.
» Sophomore Hannah Pitts led the Bears pitching staff, throwing two scoreless innings.

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