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Box Score

Alabama State ASU 28-29

Florida A&M FAMU 26-19

Alabama State ASU

28-29

Final

May. 10, 2024

Florida A&M FAMU

26-19

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	3	4	5	R	H	E
Alabama State ASU	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	1
Florida A&M FAMU	4	1	2	0	1	8	12	1

W: Smith, Samantha (10-9) L: Charity Bibbs (13-14)

Game Recap: Softball | 5/10/2024 2:51:00 PM

Smith dominant for Florida A&M in shutout victory against Alabama State

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vs. Jackson State University

5/10/2024 | 4:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM CT

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vs. Jackson State University

History

Recap
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GULFPORT, Miss. -- Junior Samantha Smith was dealing on Friday, throwing a three-hit shutout to lead the Florida A&M Rattlers over the Alabama State Hornets 8-0.

Smith (10-9) went the distance for Florida A&M (26-19), giving up three hits, walking none and striking out one.

In the batter's box, the Rattlers were led by senior Amaya Gainer, who went 2-for-2 on the day with a walk and two RBI. Senior Mia Blasingane put together a standout performance at the dish as well, going 2-for-2 with two RBI. Senior Nyah Morgan also chipped in for Florida A&M, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding 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's offense started clicking and put up four runs, including a one-run hbp off the bat of Blasingane.

The Rattlers also added runs in the second, third, and fifth innings on the way to the 8-0 victory.

GAME NOTES

» Smith tossed a three-hit shutout for the Rattlers.
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed four runs across.
» Florida A&M grabbed a 4-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» Five Rattlers had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» The Rattlers out-hit the Hornets at a 12-3 clip.
» Florida A&M went 6-for-12 (.500) with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 18 Alabama State hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and three fly balls while striking out one.
» Gainer led the Rattlers at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two RBI.
» Alabama State was led offensively by freshman Kendall Smiley, who went 1-for-2.
» Junior Charity Bibbs led the Hornets pitching staff, throwing two innings of five-run ball.

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