{"id":227194,"date":"2026-04-11T03:34:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/227194\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T03:34:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:34:08","slug":"tigers-unable-to-overcome-early-surge-in-loss-to-florida-atlantic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/227194\/","title":{"rendered":"Tigers Unable to Overcome Early Surge in Loss to Florida Atlantic"},"content":{"rendered":"

MEMPHIS, Tenn. \u2013 The University of Memphis (10-22, 3-7 American) baseball team fell to Florida Atlantic (16-17, 3-7 American), 17-4, on Friday evening at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field.
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\nFlorida Atlantic struck early and never looked back, plating six runs in the first inning and adding to the lead throughout the night. The Owls finished with 17 runs on 16 hits, while Memphis recorded four runs on seven hits.
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\nMemphis showed flashes offensively, scoring once in the third, two in the fourth and one in the seventh, but could not overcome the early deficit.
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\nOn the mound, Will Howell<\/a> (3-5) took the loss after allowing nine runs in 1.1 innings. The Tigers utilized multiple relievers, but Florida Atlantic continued to generate offense with timely hits and patience at the plate.
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\nMemphis will look to bounce back and even the series tomorrow back at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field. First pitch is set for 2:05 p.m.
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\nHOW IT HAPPENED
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\n\tFlorida Atlantic erupted for six runs in the top of the first inning, highlighted by a two-run double from Brett Patten and a two-run home run from Jonathan Lopez.
\n\tThe Owls added three more runs in the second to extend the lead to 9-0.
\n\tMemphis got on the board in the third inning as Javon Hernandez<\/a> scored on a groundout by Trae Cassidy<\/a>.
\n\tThe Tigers added two runs in the fourth on an RBI single from Tyler Harrington<\/a> that scored Brady McAbee<\/a> and Michael Gupton<\/a>.
\n\tFlorida Atlantic responded with a run in the fourth and broke the game open with a four-run sixth inning to push the lead to 15-3.
\n\tMemphis plated its final run in the seventh on an RBI single from Seth Giamportone<\/a>.
\n\tThe Owls added two more runs late to secure the 17-4 victory. <\/p>\n

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\nNOTABLES
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\n\tFreddy Rodriguez<\/a> stole another base for the Tigers, bringing the team’s season total to 74 steals, which ranks in the top 30 nationally.
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\n\t\tRodriguez is 26-for-29 on stolen base attempts this season which leads the American Conference and ranks top five in the nation.
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\n\tMemphis recorded seven hits, with Michael Gupton<\/a>, Shane Cox<\/a> and Javon Hernandez<\/a> each tallying extra-base hits.
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\n\t\tGupton and Cox rank first and second on the team in extra-base hits, with 18 and 15 respectively. Hernandez increased his total to six on the season.
\n\t\tCox also recorded his team-leading 40th hit of the year.
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\n\tFirst baseman Tyler Harrington<\/a> drove in two on a single in the fourth inning.
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\n\t\tHarrington recorded his fifth multi-RBI game this season.
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\n\tSeth Giamportone<\/a> pinch hit late in the game and recorded an RBI-single.
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\n\t\tThe hit was Giamportone’s third in only six at-bats thus far, while he also recorded his third RBI on the season.
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\n\tBrady McAbee<\/a> recorded two hits on Friday night.
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\n\t\tMcAbee brough his season hits total to 13 and logged his third multi-hit game, all coming in the Tigers last six games.
\n\t\tOver those last six games McAbee is 9-for-19 (.474).
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\nSCORING SUMMARY
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\nTop 1:
\nIan Collier singled to left, Marshall Lipsey scored.
\nBrett Patten doubled, Nick Romano and Michael Perazza scored.
\nEli Small hit a sacrifice fly, Ian Collier scored.
\nJonathan Lopez homered to right, Brett Patten scored.
\nMemphis 0, Florida Atlantic 6
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\nTop 2:
\nEli Small singled, Michael Perazza scored.
\nJonathan Lopez walked, Brett Patten scored.
\nTJ Gramesty singled, John Martinez scored.
\nMemphis 0, Florida Atlantic 9
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\nTop 3:
\nIan Collier doubled, Nick Romano scored.
\nJohn Martinez singled, Ian Collier scored.
\nMemphis 0, Florida Atlantic 11
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\nBottom 3:
\nTrae Cassidy<\/a> grounded out, Javon Hernandez<\/a> scored.
\nMemphis 1, Florida Atlantic 11
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\nTop 4:
\nMarshall Lipsey grounded out, Jonathan Lopez scored.
\nMemphis 1, Florida Atlantic 12
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\nBottom 4:
\nTyler Harrington<\/a> singled, Brady McAbee<\/a> and Michael Gupton<\/a> scored.
\nMemphis 3, Florida Atlantic 12
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\nTop 6:
\nMichael Perazza grounded out, TJ Gramesty scored.
\nJohn Martinez doubled, Nick Romano, Ian Collier and Brett Patten scored.
\nMemphis 3, Florida Atlantic 16
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\nTop 7:
\nJayden Harriel singled, Patrick Ward scored.
\nMemphis 3, Florida Atlantic 17
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\nBottom 7:
\nSeth Giamportone<\/a> singled, Javon Hernandez<\/a> scored.
\nMemphis 4, Florida Atlantic 17
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\nUP NEXT
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\nMemphis will continue its weekend series against Florida Atlantic on Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 2:05 p.m. at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field.
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