A marathon on the diamond
Florida A&M’s Rattlers endured a 16‑inning battle before finally pulling ahead 9‑8, as Josue Figueroa crossed the plate on a wild pitch that delivered the decisive run.
The game stretched to five hours and fifteen minutes, marking the culmination of a three‑game sweep that propelled the Rattlers into the SWAC Tournament on a six‑game winning streak.
FAMU outhit the Tigers 18‑13, with Figueroa, Jackson McKenzie and Ethan Miller each collecting three hits, while reliever JD Gardner earned the win after a gritty performance.
Now the focus shifts to Birmingham’s historic Rickwood Field, where the SWAC Tournament opens on May 20, with the championship game scheduled for May 24.