MONTGOMERY, Ala. --The Florida A&M Rattlers broke through after a 3-3 tie in the sixth inning to take down the Alabama State Hornets 12-3 Sunday.

Junior Tanner Walker (1-0) picked up the victory out of the bullpen for Florida A&M (25-24, 20-7). The right-hander went four shutout innings while giving up four hits.

At the plate, the Rattlers were paced by sophomore Broedy Poppell, who went 3-for-5 on the day with two home runs and four RBI. Freshman Josue Figueroa put together a noteworthy effort as well, going 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI. Senior Jalen Niles also contributed for Florida A&M, putting together three hits in five trips to the plate while adding an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Rattlers got on the scoreboard first, starting in the second inning. Florida A&M scored twice, with one run coming across on senior Ty Jackson's single.

The Hornets failed to push any runs across before the Rattlers offense got back to their scoring ways the next inning. Junior Janmikell Bastardo came across to score the lone run of the inning for Florida A&M, which brought the score to 3-0 in favor of the Rattlers.

Alabama State fired back to tie the ballgame at three before Florida A&M reclaimed a 5-3 advantage in the seventh inning. The Rattlers added two to their tally on Poppell's two-run homer to right.

Florida A&M held the Hornets scoreless before their offense got back to their scoring ways the next inning. The Rattlers notched two runs in the frame, the big hit being an RBI double from Figueroa, bringing the Florida A&M advantage to 7-3.

The Rattlers held Alabama State off the board before building on their lead to 12-3 the following inning. The Florida A&M offense piled up five runs, highlighted by a two-run home run off the bat of Poppell. The score remained 12-3 for the rest of the game, as the Rattlers coasted to the win.

GAME NOTES
» The Rattlers got two home runs off the bat of Poppell.
» Florida A&M got three-hit games from both Niles and Poppell.
» The Rattlers power output was led by Poppell, who compiled two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Poppell drove in four runs for Florida A&M.
» Every Florida A&M starter reached base safely in the win.
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the ninth, when it pushed five runs across.
» The Rattlers had control of the rest of the game after moving ahead of the Hornets 2-0 in the top of the second.
» Eight Rattlers had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» The Rattlers had a total of 19 hits.
» The Rattlers out-hit the Hornets at a 19-12 clip.
» Florida A&M went 9-for-20 (.450) with runners in scoring position.
» The Rattlers got three hits in six at-bats with the bases loaded.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 43 Alabama State hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and 19 fly balls while striking out one.
» Poppell led the Rattlers at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI.
» Alabama State was led offensively by senior Jack Hay, who went 4-for-5 with two doubles.
» Freshman Jafet Martinez led the Hornets pitching staff, throwing 5.2 innings of three-run ball.

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