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<\/p>\n JACKSONVILLE, Ala. \u2013 FIU’s baseball program fell 4-2 to Jacksonville State in the series opener Friday evening at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Conference USA (CUSA) play. UP NEXT TICKETS BAPTIST HEALTH SOCIAL MEDIA \u00a0<\/p>\n
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\nFIU (13-24, 5-11 CUSA) jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning but surrendered three runs in the seventh as the Gamecocks rallied for the win.
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\nThe Panthers struck quickly to open the game. Cooper Rasmussen<\/a> led off with a double, extending his on-base streak to 22 games, and advanced to third on an error by the right fielder. Andrew Ildefonso<\/a> then reached on an error by the starting pitcher, allowing Rasmussen to score. Mario Trivella<\/a> followed with a bunt RBI groundout that plated Ildefonso, giving FIU a 2-0 advantage.
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\nJacksonville State got on the board in the fourth inning, loading the bases before a passed ball cut the deficit to 2-1. The Gamecocks took control in the seventh, using a balk and a pair of RBI groundouts to move ahead 4-2.
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\nOn the mound, Preston Prince<\/a> turned in another strong outing, tossing six innings without allowing an earned run while striking out four. The left-hander has now logged 13.1 innings over his last two starts. Tyrus Riley<\/a> was charged with the loss, allowing three earned runs in 0.1 innings, while Jordan Vargas<\/a> added 1.2 scoreless innings of relief.
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\nOffensively, FIU recorded four hits, with Rasmussen, Cole Cleveland<\/a>, Samuel Fischer<\/a>, Marc Hersh<\/a> each contributing base hits on the night.<\/p>\n
\nFIU prepares for game two of the series on Saturday, April 18 at 3 p.m.. It will be streamed live on ESPN+ from Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium.<\/p>\n
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