TALLAHASSEE, FL --Florida A&M received contributions from every part of their lineup, as all nine starters reached base safely, helping the Rattlers put nine runs on the board and knock off the Alabama State Hornets 9-8 Sunday.

Senior Grant Harrison (1-1) got the win out of the bullpen for Florida A&M (15-17, 10-2). The right-hander went 2.2 shutout innings, giving up one hit.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Rattlers were trailing 7-0 in the fourth inning when they first put runs on the board. Florida A&M's offense started clicking and put up five runs, including a two-run triple off the bat of senior Ty Jackson.

The Rattlers kept the deficit at 7-5 before taking the lead in the fifth. Florida A&M scored three runs in the frame, buoyed by a two-run single off the bat of junior Janmikell Bastardo, which brought the score to 8-7 in favor of the Rattlers.

Alabama State fought back to even the ballgame at eight before Florida A&M reclaimed a 9-8 advantage in the seventh inning. The score remained 9-8 for the rest of the game, as Florida A&M held on for the win.

GAME NOTES
» The Rattlers power output was led by senior Jalen Niles, who compiled two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Every Florida A&M starter reached base safely in the win.
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed five runs across.
» Five Rattlers had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» The Rattlers out-hit the Hornets at a 14-12 clip.
» Florida A&M went 5-for-14 (.357) with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers limited Alabama State to just 2-for-17 (.118) with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 47 Alabama State hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and 13 fly balls while striking out five.
» The Rattlers drew seven walks from Alabama State pitching.
» Jackson led the Rattlers at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a triple and two RBI.
» Alabama State was led offensively by freshman Isaiah Landry, who went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, a home run and two RBI.
» Junior Will Smith led the Hornets pitching staff, throwing one shutout inning.

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