Florida A&M Sweeps Jackson State in Dominant Baseball Series

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M secured a decisive 11-6 victory over Jackson State to complete a three-game series sweep, showcasing strong offensive performances and solid pitching. The Rattlers’ victory represents a significant moment in their season and a testament to their team’s resilience.

Notable Performances and Key Stats

Freshman Ryan Young’s relief effort was invaluable, as he pitched 1.2 innings, recording two strikeouts and limiting the opposition to one run. Sophomore Carson Kelly extended his scoreless streak, throwing three innings without allowing a hit. Several Rattlers players contributed significantly to the offensive success. Poppell led the charge at the plate, hitting 2-for-3 with a triple, a home run, and four RBIs. Junior William Brown showcased a fantastic performance, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs, while Justen Crews also delivered two hits and two RBIs.

Game Summary:

The Rattlers got on the scoreboard first, starting in the third inning. Florida A&M scored three runs in the frame, highlighted by a two-run triple from Poppell.

The Rattlers lost the lead they built in the third, but got back on the board in the fifth trailing 5-3. Florida A&M scored three runs in the frame, buoyed by a two-run single off the bat of Crews, which brought the Rattlers lead to 6-5.

Florida A&M kept Jackson State without a run before building their lead to 8-5 the following inning. The Rattlers added two to their tally on Poppell’s two-run homer to center.

The Tigers gained ground, closing the gap to 8-6 until Florida A&M added three more runs in the seventh. The inning resulted in three runs for the Rattlers, all of them scoring on a three-run homer from Brown to left, bringing the Florida A&M advantage to 11-6. The score remained 11-6 for the rest of the game, as the Rattlers coasted to the win.

Game Statistics Recap

• Florida A&M Out-Hit Jackson State: 10-9
• Poppell: 2-for-3, 1 triple, 1 home run, 4 RBIs
• Brown: 3-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs
• W. Perez (Jackson State): 2-for-4, 4 RBIs

Looking Ahead: Florida A&M will face Mercer University on April 8th at 4 PM ET.

FAQ:

• Where can I watch the game? We are currently unable to provide a link to the stream, but you can find information on 247Sports.

Did you know? Junior William Brown’s 3-for-4 performance highlighted the Rattlers’ offensive performance. The Rattlers’ strong pitching performance limited the Tigers to just 10 hits.

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