Rickards was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They fell just short of the FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers by a score of 10-9. Rickards was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as FAMU DRS apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March.
Shaniah Bennett was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Kauilani King was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing 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.
On FAMU DRS's side, Jasmyn Johnson was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Johnson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jasmine Forbes, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 4-for-5.
Rickards' defeat dropped their record down to 2-16. As for FAMU DRS, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rickards will take on Florida State University High School at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for FAMU DRS, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Blountstown at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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