Rattlers Open MEAC Play with a 2-1 Win Over Bethune-Cookman

Daytona Beach, Fla. – The Rattler pitching staff combined to allow just one run as Florida A&M (2-5, 1-0 MEAC) defeated Bethune-Cookman (0-10, 0-1 MEAC) 2-1 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Saturday. A strong defensive performance only allowed two Bethune batters to reach second base on the day. Chase Jarrell (1-1) earned the win after pitching seven strong innings, allowing one run on four hits with just one walk. Shane Gordon scored what proved to be the game winner in the eighth inning on Taylor Strauss’ sac fly to center. Kenny McDonald then closed out the ninth inning to record his second save of the season.

Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman are scheduled to finish the series, weather permitting, with a doubleheader on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 12:00 PM.

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Whiteman Shines In Loss To Campbell

BUIES CREEK, N.C.  - Below the twilight sky at Jim Perry Stadium on the campus of Campbell University, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore baseball team battled hard against a challenging Fighting Camels squad, fresh off an NCAA regionals appearance from a year ago. Although it was a tight game for a majority of the way, the Hawks fell by a score of 8-0.

Junior J.P. Black replaced Whiteman in the eighth inning and allowed a run to the home team on a single and a double. He would be relieved before the inning was over, and Campbell broke the contest open, scoring five times before a third out was recorded. Meanwhile, UMES would go six up, six down in the final two innings as Campbell reliever Travis Long sealed the victory.

UMES will finish their weekend at the Fighting Camel Classic against the Miami University RedHawks. First pitch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m., with senior Jordan Bone on the hill for the Hawks. The RedHawks will counter with Nathan Williams.

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