#15 FGCU/QUEENS RECAP

Charlotte, NC- #15 FGCU (26-6, 10-2 ASUN) swept Queens University (6-25, 2-10 ASUN), taking all three games of the ASUN Conference series.

Game 1: #15 FGCU 14, QUEENS 11

W-Connor O’Hara (3-2)

5.0 IP, 7 H, 6 R (5 ER), K, 2 BB

L-Daniel Bagwell (0-3)

2.2 IP, 7 H, 8 R (ALL ER), 2 K, 5 BB

S-Dawson Place (1)

3.0 IP, H, ER, BB

Outstanding Hitters (#15 FGCU):

Alejandro Figueredo 2/5, 2 R, GS, 5 RBI’s

Joe Kinker 4/5, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI’s

Jacob Lojewski 3/6, 3 R, 2 HR, 3 RBI’s

Outstanding Hitters (QU):

Connor Manco 3/5, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI’s

Christian Maggio 2/5, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI’s

JD Coleman 0/4, 2 RBI’s

Overview:

It was complete offense in the first game of this series, as both teams combined for 25 runs, and 26 hits. The Eagles hit 6 home runs in the game, and were led offensively by Alejandro Figueredo, who finished with a grand slam, and 5 RBI’s overall. Joe Kinker went 4/5 with a home run, and 3 RBI’s, and Jacob Lojewski stayed hot with 2 home runs, and 3 RBI’s. Queens was led offensively by Connor Manco, who went 3/5, with a home run, and 3 RBI’s. Christian Maggio also homered in the game for the Royals. Connor O’Hara (3-2) earned the win, pitching 5.2 innings, while allowing 7 hits, 6 runs (5 ER), while striking out one, and walking two Royals. Dawson Place earned his first save of the season for #15 FGCU. Daniel Bagwell (0-3) took the loss for Queens, and pitched 2.2 innings, allowing 7 hits, and 8 earned runs, while striking out 2 Eagles, and walking 5. You can’t fault the pitchers when both offenses are putting up football type scores.

Game 2: #15 FGCU 11, QUEENS 5

W-LJ McDonough (3-0)

4.2 IP, 3 H, ER, 5 K, 2 BB

L-Kei Yamagishi (0-3)

2.0 IP, 6 H, 8 R (ALL ER), 2 K, 3 BB

Outstanding Hitters (#15 FGCU):

Edrick Felix 3/5, 3 R, HR, 4 RBI’s

Stephen Wilmer 3/4, 2 R, 2 HR, 3 RBI’s

Jacob Lojewski 1/5, R, HR, 2 RBI’s

Outstanding Hitters (QU):

Connor Manco 1/3, R, HR, 3 RBI’s

Nick Melton 2/4, R, HR, RBI

Tyler Peters 1/4, RBI

Overview:

As game two started, no one thought a 2 hour plus rain delay would occur! The tarp was placed on the field, as Queens had a 4-2 lead headed into the bottom of the 5th. After the rain delay, the Eagles offense went ballistic, scoring a combined 8 runs in the top of the 6th, and 7th innings. Stephen Wilmer hit the go-ahead 2 run home run in the top of the 6th to give the Eagles a 5-4 lead. The Eagles were led offensively by Edrick Felix, who went 3/5, with a home run, and 4 RBI’s. Wilmer finished with 2 home runs, and 3 RBI’s and Jacob Lojewski had a home run, and 2 RBI’s. The Royals were led offensively by Connor Manco, who went 1/3, with a home run, and 3 RBI’s. LJ McDonough (3-0) earned the win in relief after the rain delay, pitching 4.2 innings, while allowing 3 hits, an earned run, and striking out 5 Royals, while walking two. Kei Yamagishi (0-3) took the loss in relief, allowing 8 earned runs in 2 innings pitched. Both teams combined for 6 home runs in the game. #15 FGCU has hit ten home runs in the first two games of the series, and with the win, the Eagles won their eighth straight series this season. Winning series in conference play is everything, and we can’t wait to see the Eagles play for a sweep Friday night from Charlotte!

Game 3: FGCU 12, QUEENS 1 (8 INNINGS)

W-Justin Henschel (4-0)

7.0 IP, 6 H, R, 6 K, BB

L-Zach Kelly (1-5)

5.0 IP, 9 H, 7 R (ALL ER), 3 K, 5 BB

Outstanding Hitters (#15 FGCU):

Jacob Lojewski 2/4, 2 R, 3 RBI’s

Jalen Townsend 2/5, R, 2 RBI’s

Stephen Wilmer 1/3, 2 R, 2 RBI’s

Outstanding Hitters (QU):

Riley Cheek 2/4

JJ Sousa 2/3

Overview:

The explosive Eagles offense exploded again Friday night as #15 FGCU completed the three game sweep of Queens University. The Eagles were led offensively by Jacob Lojewski, who finished with 3 RBI’s. Jalen Townsend, Stephen Wilmer, and Brian Ellis each had 2 RBI’s. Ellis tied the national record of consecutive games reaching base at 101 games which is absolutely incredible. Justin Henschel (4-0) was dominant, allowing an unearned run, and six hits, while striking out 6 Royals. Riley Cheek and JJ Sousa each had 2 hits for Queens. Zach Kelly (1-5) took the loss for the Royals, allowing 7 earned runs in 5 innings. Queens did not allow any home runs for the first time this series, but the Eagles were still able to put up double digits in runs.

What’s Next:

#15 FGCU (26-6) heads home to face FAU (20-11), Tuesday night at 6:30 PM, from Swanson Stadium.