Florida A&M Scores Two in Ninth to Rally Past Mississippi Valley State

The Florida A&M Rattlers scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to upset Mississippi Valley State 6-5 at Moore-Kittles Field in Tallahassee. The Diamond Devils nearly secured the win after holding a one-run lead in the final inning but were overtaken in the decisive moments, according to game officials.

Mississippi Valley State, with an 11-23 record overall and a 7-9 mark in SWAC play, took an early lead with strong offensive performances. Cody Leming fueled the offense with a double and a home run, driving in three runs. Luke Richard pitched well for the Devils, allowing just one earned run over six and two-thirds innings, and struck out four batters, but the team couldn’t hold the lead.

Florida A&M, which improved to 18-17 overall and 13-3 in SWAC play, responded with a balanced offensive effort. William Brown’s sacrifice fly in the ninth tied the game, and Caden Kresak’s single brought home the winning run, sealing the comeback victory. The Rattlers have now won one straight game against the Devils since 2011, with a series history of 21-2 in favor of Florida A&M.

The game featured multiple home runs, including solo shots by Ty Burns and Cody Leming, and a two-run homer by Alex Monile for the Devils. The series continues Wednesday with a doubleheader, weather permitting, before rain showers are forecasted for Easter weekend. Fans can follow the teams on social media for updates.

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