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CHARLOTTE, N.C. \u2013\u00a0Florida Gulf Coast University (22-14, 7-8 ASUN) narrowly fell to Queens University of Charlotte (11-26, 7-9 ASUN) with a final score of 6-5 on Friday at The Stick. FGCU scored two runs in the ninth inning to close the gap, but the Royals secured the victory with a two-run rally in the bottom of the ninth.<\/p>\n
Javier Gorostola<\/a> contributed with a home run and added two hits, scoring one run and driving in another. Evan Dempsey<\/a> recorded a home run among his three hits and tallied an RBI while scoring once. Preston Rogers<\/a> pitched 1 1\/3 innings without allowing a hit, striking out two and walking one. Wilfred Gonzalez<\/a> hit once and drove in a run, also reaching base after being hit by a pitch.<\/p>\n Sebastian Lippman (1-1) took the loss, conceding one run on one hit over 1\/3 of an inning, with two walks and no strikeouts. Gorostola put Florida Gulf Coast on the board early with a solo home run to center field in the first inning. Queens responded in the second inning, scoring three runs. After two singles and a hit by pitch loaded the bases, Huneycutt singled through the right side, bringing in two runs. Schaefer then scored on a throwing error. Florida Gulf Coast trailed 3-1 after two innings.<\/p>\n In the fourth inning, the Royals added another run. Grimes doubled down the right field line and was driven in by Lively’s single to right field.<\/p>\n The Eagles narrowed the gap in the seventh inning. Jaret Nelson<\/a> advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored when Gonzalez was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. The score was 4-2 after seven innings.<\/p>\n Dempsey hit a solo home run to right field in the eighth inning to cut the deficit further. The Eagles trailed 4-3 going into the ninth inning. In the ninth, Drew Seidel scored from third on Nathan Gagnon’s<\/a> double to right center. Gagnon then scored on Jon Embury’s<\/a> sacrifice fly, tying the game at 4-4. However, Queens regained the lead with a two-run double by Hudson. The Green & Blue fell 6-5 in the final score.<\/p>\n The Eagles will face the Royals again on Saturday, April 18 at 6 p.m. in Charlotte, North Carolina.<\/p>\n FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Game Notes: Read Full Article
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\nHunter Huneycutt made a strong impact for the Royals, recording two RBIs while managing a hit and a stolen base. Justin Hudson contributed significantly as a pinch hitter, adding two RBIs with a double. Lenox Lively led the team in hits, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and earning an intentional walk. Jackson Gowan pitched 6 2\/3 innings, allowing two runs on six hits while striking out two, while Jack Clevidence (1-1) was credited with the win after facing just three batters.<\/p>\n
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\n– Team – Achieved at least 10 hits for the second consecutive game.
\n– Evan Dempsey<\/a> – Recorded at least 3 hits in 2 consecutive games.
\n– Jaret Nelson<\/a> – Scored 1 run, going above their season average of 0.71.
\n– Javier Gorostola<\/a> – Recorded 2 or more hits in 3 consecutive games.
\n– Nathan Gagnon<\/a> – Achieved 1 run scored, higher than their season average of 0.29.
\n– Nathan Gagnon<\/a> – Drove in 1 run, which is above their season average of 0.14.
\n– Tyler Herb<\/a> – Recorded a season-high total of 3 putouts.
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