TALLAHASSEE, FL --The Florida A&M Rattlers had a tough showing on Saturday, falling to the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 9-3 despite the efforts of senior Adam Haidermota, who went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI.

Freshman Carson Kelly (5-2) started and took the loss on the mound for Florida A&M (23-22, 18-5). Junior Tanner Walker was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going 1.2 innings, surrendering one run on one hit.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 2-0, the Rattlers first put runs on the board in the first inning. Florida A&M scored twice on a two-run double off the bat of Haidermota.

The Wildcats then scored five runs to retake their advantage heading into the seventh inning, when the Rattlers responded by getting back on the scoreboard themselves. Senior Jalen Niles came across to score the lone run of the inning for Florida A&M, which tightened the Wildcats lead to 7-3. The Rattlers were unable to get any closer, as Bethune-Cookman added two runs to their tally on the way to a 9-3 final.

GAME NOTES
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed two runs across.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 48 Bethune-Cookman hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and 13 fly balls while striking out three.
» The Rattlers drew five walks from Bethune-Cookman pitching.
» Haidermota led the Rattlers at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI.
» Bethune-Cookman was led offensively by junior Manny Souffrain, who went 3-for-3 with a home run and five RBI.
» Junior Dylan Dudones led the Wildcats pitching staff, throwing 4.2 innings of one-run ball.

This story created through content automation technology from Data Skrive.

----

Follow Florida A&M Athletics

For complete coverage of Florida A&M athletics, please follow the Rattlers on social media at @FAMUAthletics (X), FAMUAth (Facebook), @famuathletics (Instagram).