FAMU softball season comes to an end in SWAC Tournament
GULFPORT, Miss. ― The Florida A&M Rattlers took a 5-4 lead into the sixth inning, but could not hang on and fell 9-5 to the Alcorn State Lady Braves Wednesday as their 2023 season comes to an end.
Sophomore Lauryn Peppers (7-10) came out of the bullpen for FAMU (20-24) and took the loss.
In the batter's box, the Rattlers were paced by senior Melkayla Irvis, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a walk and an RBI. Senior Natasha Fox put together a standout effort as well, going 1-for-1 with two RBIs. Senior Nyah Morgan also contributed for FAMU, putting together one hit in two trips to the plate while adding a double and a walk.
The Rattlers got on the scoreboard first, starting in the second inning. Morgan came across to score the lone run of the inning for FAMU and get them on the board.
The Lady Braves then rallied to score four runs and take a 4-1 lead before the Rattlers got back on the board in the third. FAMU scored three runs in the frame, buoyed by a two-run single off the bat of Fox, which brought the score level at 4-4.
That 4-4 tie turned into a 5-4 FAMU lead in the fourth. The Rattlers scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Irvis. The Rattlers were unable to hold the lead, as Alcorn State scored five times over the remaining three innings to grab the 9-5 win.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: FAMU Softball: Rattlers season end with SWAC Tournament loss
