ATLANTA, Ga. --The Florida A&M Rattlers took a 3-1 lead into the seventh inning, but could not hang on and fell 9-3 to the Grambling Tigers Friday.

Senior Grant Harrison (1-3) came out of the bullpen for Florida A&M (29-26) and took the loss.

Offensively, the Rattlers were paced by senior Sebastian Greico, who went 1-for-4 on the day with a home run and three RBI. Junior Janmikell Bastardo put together a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 2-for-4.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 1-0, the Rattlers first put runs on the board in the sixth inning. Florida A&M scored three times, all of them coming across on a three-run homer off the bat of Greico. The Rattlers were unable to hold the lead, as Grambling scored eight times over the remaining three innings to grab the 9-3 win.

GAME NOTES
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed three runs across.
» Florida A&M turned five double plays in the ballgame.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 42 Grambling hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out one.
» Greico led the Rattlers at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
» Grambling was led offensively by senior Cameron Bufford, who went 3-for-3 with a double and two RBI.
» Phillip Bryant led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing three shutout innings.

NEXT UP
The Rattlers will play Grambling State for the third straight day with a chance to go to the SWAC Championship on Sunday, May 26. 

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