TALLAHASSEE, FL --Though they had plenty of opportunities, Florida A&M had a hard time cashing them in, leaving 10 Rattlers on base in an 11-4 setback at the hands of the Mercer Bears on Wednesday.
Senior Dallas Tease (0-5) started and took the loss on the mound for Florida A&M (15-18). Senior Josh Scragg was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going one shutout inning without allowing a hit, walking one and striking out two.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Rattlers were trailing 1-0 in the first inning when they first put runs on the board. Florida A&M got on the board thanks to senior Sebastian Greico's RBI double with one out.
The Bears broke the tie and re-took the lead heading into the fifth inning, when the Rattlers got back on the scoreboard. Florida A&M scored once on an RBI single off the bat of senior Adam Haidermota, which tightened the Bears lead to 9-2.
Mercer built their lead to 10-2 before the Florida A&M offense got back in action, reducing that lead to 10-4 in the seventh. The Rattlers notched two runs in the frame, the important hit being an RBI double from Haidermota. The Rattlers were unable to get any closer, as Mercer added one run to their tally on the way to an 11-4 final.
GAME NOTES
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed two runs across.
» Florida A&M left 10 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» Florida A&M went 3-for-10 (.300) with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 48 Mercer hitters in the game, allowing 11 ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out seven.
» Haidermota led the Rattlers at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI.
» Mercer was led offensively by senior Carter Sanford, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
» Freshman Cade Cosper led the Bears pitching staff, throwing one shutout inning.
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