ORMOND BEACH, Florida – The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers used a storng pitching performance by sophomore Kenya Pereira and solid defense, making just one error, to defeat the Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman in the MEAC semifinal match today, paving the way for the Rattlers to defend their title tomorrow at the Ormond Beach Sports Complex.
Pereira, pitched a complete game for FAMU. She allowed five hits, one walk and just one run. The 2014 MEAC Softball Championship Most Outstanding Player, has again had a stellar tournament and is leading the way for the Lady Rattlers who have made their way unscathed at 3-0.
The Lady Rattlers scored their first run in the top of the third inning. With speedster Tashayla Irvis on base, head coach Veronica Wiggins decided to put freshman Toni Anderson at the plate in order to ensure the run. Wiggins’ hunch paid off as Anderson hit a deep fly ball to left-center field, scoring Irvis.
B-CU would manufacture a run in the bottom of the fifth inning, aided by FAMU’s lone error. Bryanna Campos, who went 3-for-3 for B-CU, would plate on the error, making it a 1-1 tie.
A bizarre top of the sixth inning by B-CU pitcher Sabrina Anguiano, allowed FAMU to take the lead for good. Miesha McBride was hit by a pitch with one out. Amanda Weaver drew a walk to put runners on first and second base. Wiggins placed speedy outfielder Naesha Lewis on second base to run for McBride. Anguiano, then hit Raven Moseley, who was pinch hitting for Alyssa Weaver to load the bases. Catcher Alexsis Sandage drew yet another walk to plate Lewis for what would be the game-winning run.
Jessica Nathan went 3-for-4, to lead all hitters on the day. Amber Fullwood and Whitney Farris would card FAMU’s only other hits.
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