The FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers will square off against the Port St. Joe Tiger Sharks at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: FAMU DRS has struggled recently with eight losses in a row, while Port St. Joe will arrive with three straight victories.
FAMU DRS fell victim to Wakulla Christian School and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Saints, falling 15-0.
FAMU DRS saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jasmine Forbes, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Port St. Joe hadn't done well against Liberty County recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Tiger Sharks skirted past the Bulldogs 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tiger Sharks have posted against the Bulldogs since March 17, 2022.
Christina Clayton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on nine hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Elli Newman, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Addy Silcox was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Port St. Joe's victory bumped their record up to 13-4. As for FAMU DRS, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-12.
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