BUIES CREEK, N.C. — Florida A&M split its Friday slate at the Campbell Tournament, opening with a dramatic 6-5 win over Howard before falling 12-4 to host Campbell.
Florida A&M 6, Howard 5
At the plate, the Rattlers were paced by junior
Jordan Douglas, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a triple and two RBIs. Junior
Makayla Register put together a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI.
Keeleigh Spooner also contributed for Florida A&M, putting together one hit in two trips to the plate while adding a double, a walk and two RBIs.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 2-0, the Rattlers first put runs on the board in the third inning. Florida A&M managed to push across two runs in the inning.
The score stayed at 2-2 until the very next inning, when the Rattlers put runs on the scoreboard once again. Register came across to score the lone run of the inning for Florida A&M, which brought the score to 3-2 in favor of the Rattlers.
Florida A&M kept Howard scoreless before building their lead to 4-2 the following inning.
The Bison then evened up the ballgame at four before Florida A&M fought back to reclaim their advantage in the seventh inning.
Samantha Smith and Douglas each scored a run for the Rattlers in the inning, bringing the score to 6-4 in favor of Florida A&M. Howard put one run on the scoreboard before the game was over, but the Rattlers still held on for the 6-5 win.
GAME NOTES
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed two runs across.
» Four Rattlers had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» The Rattlers out-hit the Bison at an 11-5 clip.
» Florida A&M pitchers limited Howard to just 1-for-10 (.100) with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 32 Howard hitters in the game, allowing 13 ground balls and five fly balls while striking out two.
» Douglas led the Rattlers at the plate, going 2 for 3 with a triple and two RBIs.
» Howard was led offensively by senior T. Ames-Alexander, who went 1 for 3 with an RBI.
» Sophomore Aiko Conaway led the Bison pitching staff, throwing seven innings of six-run ball.
Campbell 12, Florida A&M 4
Four Florida A&M players collected at least two hits, but the Rattlers fell to the Campbell Fighting Camels 12-4 Friday.
Zoryana Hughes (0-1) started and took the loss in the circle for Florida A&M (1-1).
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Rattlers were trailing 6-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Florida A&M managed to push across two runs in the inning.
The Rattlers deficit grew to 12-2 before their offense got back on the scoreboard, cutting into that deficit in the fifth inning. Florida A&M managed to push across two runs in the inning, which tightened the Fighting Camels lead to 12-4. The ballgame ended with that fifth inning rally falling short.
GAME NOTES
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Four Florida A&M hitters had multiple base knocks in the ballgame.
» The Rattlers out-hit the Fighting Camels at a 10-9 clip.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 28 Campbell hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and five fly balls while striking out three.
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Amari Brown led the Rattlers at the plate, going 2 for 3 with a triple and two RBIs.
» Campbell was led offensively by Charlie Montgomery, who went 2 for 3 with a double and three RBIs.
» Katelyn Hubley led the Fighting Camels pitching staff, throwing five innings of four-run ball.
