YOUNGSVILLE, La. --The Florida A&M Rattlers put together an admirable effort on Friday, but ultimately came up short, losing to the Houston Christian Huskies by the score of 3-1.

Senior Nadia Zenteno (1-1) took the loss in the circle for Florida A&M (2-4). Senior Cris'Deona Beasley entered the ballgame after four and went two shutout innings while allowing two hits, walking none and striking out five.

Junior Amaya Gainer led the way offensively for the Rattlers, going 2-for-3 in the ballgame with a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Rattlers were trailing 3-0 in the sixth inning when they first put runs on the board. Freshman Neriah Lee came across to score the lone run of the inning for Florida A&M and get them on the board. The Rattlers were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES

» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed one run across.
» Florida A&M pitchers limited Houston Christian to just 1-for-9 (.111) with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 27 Houston Christian hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and two fly balls while striking out six.
» Gainer led the Rattlers at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double.
» Houston Christian was led offensively by junior A. Sydlik, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
» Junior L. Swanson led the Huskies pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.

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