FAMU Crushes MVSU and Sits on Top of SWAC East Division

ITTA BENA, Miss. — Amari Brown went a perfect 3-for-3 with a home run and five RBI, and Braxtyn Battle reached base all four plate appearances as Florida A&M erupted for 16 runs on 17 hits Saturday, cruising to a 16-1 mercy-rule victory over Mississippi Valley State in Southwestern Athletic Conference play. The game was called after five innings. The Rattlers, who improved to 26-17 overall and 17-4 in SWAC play, scored in each of the five innings played, including a six-run first that immediately put the contest out of reach. Samantha Smith went the distance in the circle, allowing…