USF/#19 FGCU RECAP

Fort Myers, FL- #19 FGCU (17-4) defeated USF (8-14) 5-3, Tuesday night, from Swanson Stadium.

W-Chase Kriebel (1-1)

6.0 IP, 4 H, K, 4 BB

L-Lawson Gailey (0-2)

3.1 IP, 6 H, 2 R (ER), 2 K, BB

S-Connor O’Hara (2)

2.1 IP, H, K

Outstanding Players (USF):

Drew Brutcher 3/4, RBI

Eric Snow 1/4, R, RBI

Jackson Mayo 1/4, R, RBI

Outstanding Players (#19 FGCU):

Alejandro Rodriguez 1/4, R, 2 RBI’s

Jacob Lojewski 1/2, RBI

Alejandro Figueredo 1/3, R, RBI

Overview:

#19 FGCU continued their winning ways Tuesday night, defeating the Bulls, from Swanson Stadium. Alejandro Figueredo put the Eagles in front 1-0 with an RBI single in the bottom of the 1st to open the scoring. Alejandro Rodriguez’s 2 RBI single opened the game up in the bottom of the 5th, to push the score to 4-0, while Jacob Lojewski contributed an RBI single, extending the Eagles lead to 5 runs in the bottom of the 5th. Chase Kriebel (1-1) pitched extremely well, lasting 6 innings, while allowing 4 hits, striking out 1, and walking 4 batters. USF scored 3 runs in the 7th inning, before Connor O’Hara earned his 2nd save of the season, pitching 2.1 innings, allowing one hit, while striking out one. It was a great mid week showing for the Eagles, and now it’s time for the #19 team in the country to head out on the road!

What’s Next:

#19 FGCU (17-4) heads on the road to face FIU (12-9), Wednesday night at 6 PM, from FIU Baseball Stadium.