{"id":229376,"date":"2026-04-13T06:19:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T06:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/229376\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T06:19:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T06:19:25","slug":"seven-run-third-powers-memphis-past-florida-atlantic-11-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/229376\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven-Run Third Powers Memphis Past Florida Atlantic, 11-6"},"content":{"rendered":"

MEMPHIS, Tenn. \u2013 The University of Memphis (11-23, 4-8 American) baseball team used a dominant third inning to power past Florida Atlantic (17-18, 4-8 American), 11-6, on Sunday afternoon at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field.
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\nMemphis erupted for seven runs in the third inning and never looked back, securing the series finale behind a balanced offensive effort and strong bullpen work.
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\nFlorida Atlantic answered multiple times throughout the game, but the Tigers maintained control after the early surge.
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\nMemphis finished with 11 runs on 14 hits, while Florida Atlantic totaled six runs on 12 hits.
\nCaden Robinson<\/a> (1-0) earned the win in relief for Memphis, while Garrett Grant (1-3) took the loss for the Owls.
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\nMemphis will stay at home for a Tuesday matchup with Mississippi Valley State. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field.
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\nHOW IT HAPPENED
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\n\tAfter two scoreless innings, Memphis broke the game open in the third with a seven-run outburst.
\n\tCatcher Brady McAbee<\/a> launched a three-run home run to right, and first baseman Tyler Harrington<\/a> followed with a two-run homer to center as the Tigers seized control.
\n\tFlorida Atlantic responded with three runs in the fourth inning, highlighted by an RBI double and a run-scoring single.
\n\tMemphis answered immediately in the bottom half, scoring three runs on a sacrifice fly from pinch-hitter Cade Hitson<\/a> and a two-RBI double by left fielder Jack Little<\/a>.
\n\tThe Owls added a run in the fifth on a solo home run and cut into the deficit again with two runs in the sixth.
\n\tMemphis added an insurance run in the eighth on a solo home run from center fielder Michael Gupton<\/a> to seal the 11-6 victory. <\/p>\n

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\nNOTABLES
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\n\tThe Tigers scored 10 of their 11 runs with two outs in the inning.
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\n\t\tOf the 211 runs cored this season, 86 have come with two outs. (40.8%).
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\n\tMichael Gupton<\/a>, Cade Hitson<\/a> and Jack Little<\/a> stole bases for the Tigers, bringing the team’s season total to 81 steals, which ranks in the top 30 nationally and first in the conference.
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\n\t\tGupton stole his ninth base of the season, while only being thrown out once.
\n\t\tHitson added his third steal of the year.
\n\t\tLittle has also not been caught stealing, posting a perfect 6-for-6 record.
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\n\tCenter fielder Michael Gupton<\/a> had an outstanding game for Memphis in all phases.
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\n\t\tAt the plate Gupton went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in the eighth.
\n\t\tGupton leads the team with nine homers, sixth most in the American conference.
\n\t\tHe also recorded his eighth multi-hit game and second game this season with three or more hits.
\n\t\tGupton also stole a base and made a diving catch in the eighth inning to leave two Florida Atlantic batters stranded.
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\n\tFirst baseman Tyler Harrington<\/a> capped off his strong series with another great performance.
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\n\t\tHarrington went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI while also drawing two walks.
\n\t\tHis two-run shot in the third inning cleared the center field batter’s eye and was his third of the season.
\n\t\tHarrington also picked up his 30th hit, ninth multi-hit game and seventh multi-RBI game.
\n\t\tIn the series, Harrington finished 5-for-9 (.556) with a double, a homer, six RBI and three walks.
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\n\tCatcher Brady McAbee<\/a> got the party started for the Tigers with a three-run blast in the third.
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\n\t\tMcAbee finished the day 2-for-4 with a homer, three RBI, two runs scored and a walk.
\n\t\tHis home run was his second of the season and his single in the fourth marked his 15th hit of the year.
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\n\tDesignated hitter James Smith IV<\/a> also went 2-for-4 on the day.
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\n\t\tSmith collected his 30th hit and seventh multi-hit game while also scoring two runs in the game.
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\n\tShortstop Javon Hernandez<\/a> logged his second straight game going 2-for-5.
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\n\t\tHernandez was one of five Memphis batters to record at least two hits, the first time the Tigers have done so since March 15 against Eastern Illinois when seven different Tigers got two or more base knocks.
\n\t\tHernandez was also the third Tiger to join the 30-hit club on Sunday, joining Harrington and Smith.
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\n\tLeft fielder Jack Little<\/a> came through with a 2-RBI double in the fourth inning.
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\n\t\tHit his fifth double of the season.
\n\t\tRecorded his ninth and tenth RBI of the season.
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\n\tThird baseman Freddy Rodriguez<\/a> also logged two RBI for the Tigers.
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\n\t\tHis two-RBI single in the third inning capped off a seven-run frame for the Tigers.
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\n\tFlorida Atlantic threatened late in the game before Brayden Sanders<\/a> and Carson Fair<\/a> slammed the door in the eighth and ninth innings.
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\n\t\tSanders pitched a scoreless eighth, walking the first two batters before sitting the next three down.
\n\t\tFair came in for the ninth, and retired the first two batters on a ground out and a pop up before striking out the final batter to secure the victory for Memphis.
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\nSCORING SUMMARY
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\nBottom 3:
\nBrady McAbee<\/a> homered, Shane Cox<\/a> and James Smith IV<\/a> scored.
\nTyler Harrington<\/a> homered, Michael Gupton<\/a> scored.
\nFreddy Rodriguez<\/a> singled, Cade Hitson<\/a> and Jack Little<\/a> scored.
\nMemphis 7, Florida Atlantic 0
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\nTop 4:
\nTJ Gramesty doubled, Brett Patten and John Martinez scored.
\nMarshall Lipsey singled, John Martinez scored.
\nMemphis 7, Florida Atlantic 3
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\nBottom 4:
\nCade Hitson<\/a> hit a sacrifice fly, James Smith IV<\/a> scored.
\nJack Little<\/a> doubled, Brady McAbee<\/a> and Tyler Harrington<\/a> scored.
\nMemphis 10, Florida Atlantic 3
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\nTop 5:
\nIan Collier homered.
\nMemphis 10, Florida Atlantic 4
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\nTop 6:
\nIan Collier singled, Marshall Lipsey scored.
\nJohn Martinez singled, Michael Perazza scored.
\nMemphis 10, Florida Atlantic 6
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\nBottom 8:
\nMichael Gupton<\/a> homered.
\nMemphis 11, Florida Atlantic 6
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\nUP NEXT
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\nMemphis will be back in action on Tuesday, April 14 against Mississippi Valley State. First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field.
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