TALLAHASSEE, Fla. --The Florida A&M Rattlers fell 3-2 in a nine-inning matchup to the Marshall Thundering Herd Tuesday.

At the plate, the Rattlers were led by Amari Brown, who went 2-for-4 on the day with a double and an RBI. Jamison Townsend furnished a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Ciara Maple also chipped in for Florida A&M, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding a walk.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Rattlers got the scoring started early, putting one run on the board in the bottom the first inning with the game still scoreless. Florida A&M scored twice in the inning on run-scoring doubles from Townsend and Brown. FAMU unable to hold the lead, as Marshall scored three times over the remaining eight innings to grab the 3-2 win.

GAME NOTES

» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed two runs across.
» The Rattlers out-hit the Thundering Herd at a 7-5 clip.
» Florida A&M pitchers limited Marshall to just 1-for-5 (.200) with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 33 Marshall hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and 16 fly balls while striking out four.
» Brown led the Rattlers at the plate, going 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI.
» Marshall was led offensively by S. Burko, who went 2 for 4 with two home runs and three RBIs.
» J. King led the Thundering Herd pitching staff, throwing five shutout innings.