ATLANTA, Ga. --Senior Ty Jackson racked up four hits to help power the Florida A&M Rattlers past the Grambling Tigers 17-7 on Thursday.
Freshman Carson Kelly (8-3) got the win for Florida A&M (29-25). Kelly went five innings, giving up five runs, all of them earned, on six hits, allowing one walk and striking out four.
In addition to his four hits, Jackson had a double, two walks and four RBI to lead the Rattlers. Sophomore Broedy Poppell compiled a standout day at the dish as well, going 1-for-4 with a home run, two walks and three RBI. Senior Adam Haidermota also helped out for Florida A&M, putting together three hits in three trips to the plate while adding two walks and two RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Rattlers scored in six different innings on the way to victory. Florida A&M broke a 0-0 tie and took the lead for good at 1-0 in the second inning on a senior Jalen Niles walk from Charles Jackson that scored senior Joseph Pierini.
GAME NOTES
» Senior Ty Jackson racked up four hits on the day for Florida A&M.
» Senior Ty Jackson 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 second, when it pushed eight runs across.
» The Rattlers had control of the rest of the game after moving ahead of the Tigers 8-0 in the bottom of the second.
» The Rattlers out-hit the Tigers at a 13-7 clip.
» Florida A&M went 10-for-27 (.370) with runners in scoring position.
» The Rattlers got two hits in four at-bats with the bases loaded.
» Florida A&M pitchers limited Grambling to just 1-for-7 (.143) with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 34 Grambling hitters in the game, allowing 13 ground balls and two fly balls while striking out five.
» The Rattlers drew 15 walks from Grambling pitching.
» Senior Ty Jackson led the Rattlers at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a double and four RBI.
» Grambling was led offensively by senior Cameron Bufford, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
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