FAMU DRS has not done well against Rickards recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers won by a run and slipped past the Rickards Raiders 10-9. The win made it back-to-back victories for FAMU DRS.
FAMU DRS got a massive performance out of Jasmyn Johnson, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Johnson has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played. Jasmine Forbes was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 4-for-5.
On Rickards' side, Shaniah Bennett made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kauilani King, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Even though they lost, Rickards didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 15 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as FAMU DRS only tossed 11.
FAMU DRS's victory bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Rickards, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-16.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. FAMU DRS will take on Blountstown at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rickards, they will be playing at home against Florida State University High School at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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