FGCU/#7 MIAMI RECAP

Coral Gables, FL- FGCU (20-9) lost 5-2 to #7 Miami (22-6), Tuesday night, from Mark Light Field at Alex Rodriguez Park.

W-Jordan Dubberly (2-0)

4.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R (ER), 5 K, BB

L- Tyler Tipton (2-1)

3.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R (ALL ER), K, BB

S-Andrew Walters (9)

1.0 IP, 3 K

Outstanding Players (FGCU):

Brian Ellis 1/3, R

Joe Kinker 0/3, RBI

Luis Rodriguez 1/3, R, HR, RBI

Outstanding Players (UM):

Edgardo Villegas 1/4, R, 2 RBI’s

Jacob Burke 2/4, RBI

CJ Kayfus 1/3, RBI

Overview:

FGCU took the lead in the top of the 1st inning with a Joe Kinker sacrifice fly, that scored Brian Ellis. Though, Miami responded quickly in the bottom of the inning, taking a 2-1 lead, courtesy of RBI’s by Maxwell Romero Jr, and Jacob Burke. The Burke RBI would be the go ahead run in tonight’s game. Tyler Tipton (2-1) lasted 3 innings, allowing 5 hits, 3 runs (ALL ER), while striking out 1 batter, and walking one batter. The Eagles weren’t able to muster anything off the Miami bullpen, as they allowed no hits, or runs in the game tonight. Luis Rodriguez hit a solo home run in the top of the 4th, to continue his strong season.

What’s Next:

FGCU (20-9, 7-2 ASUN) heads on the road to face Liberty University (17-9, 4-5 ASUN), for a three game series, starting Friday night, from Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium.