The FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers are on the road again on Monday to play the Leon Lions at 6:00 p.m. FAMU DRS will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
In what's become a running theme this season, FAMU DRS gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They put the hurt on Jefferson County with a sharp 22-7 victory. With that win, FAMU DRS brought their scoring average up to 7.7 runs per game.
Mirracle Williams was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Williams was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. She hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for three straight games.
In other batting news, Kaia Randolph and Zamiah Palmer did most of the damage at the plate: Randolph scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4, while Palmer scored two runs and stole six bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Palmer has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Hailyn Forbes was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Leon's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell just short of Lincoln by a score of 10-8.
Jordae' Nance led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ciara Phillips, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Leon was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lincoln only hit a.
FAMU DRS's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Leon, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-1.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. FAMU DRS has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .516. However, it's not like Leon struggles in that department as they've averaged .476. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
FAMU DRS might still be hurting after the 13-2 defeat they got from Leon in their previous meeting on March 4th. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Leon's Mykenzi Smith, who didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Now that FAMU DRS knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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