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CHARLOTTE, N.C. \u2013 FGCU scored five runs in the first three innings at Queens on Sunday afternoon, taking an early lead, but could not hold off the Royals’ late-game surge in a 6-5 loss at The Stick in Charlotte. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Queens (12-27, 8-10 Atlantic Sun) rallied with two runs in the sixth and a decisive three-run ninth inning as Florida Gulf Coast (23-15, 8-9) was unable to secure the win. Both teams matched with seven hits each, and the Green & Blue’s pitching staff recorded seven strikeouts over 8 1\/3 innings.<\/p>\n
Javier Gorostola<\/a> recorded two hits and drove in two runs, including a double. Cayden Hessemyer<\/a> also contributed two RBIs, despite not recording a hit. Drew Seidel was active on the bases, successfully stealing two bases. Jon Embury<\/a> collected two hits and scored a run, showcasing his contribution to the team’s offense.<\/p>\n For Queens, Lenox Lively had a standout performance, recording two hits, both doubles, and driving in one run while also scoring once and drawing a walk. Anibal Rivera contributed with two hits and one RBI, enhancing his offensive effort with a walk and a hit-by-pitch drawn. Dylan Schaefer was notable for scoring three runs, supported by one hit and a pair of walks. On the mound, Jake Young delivered an impressive four innings of no-hit relief, striking out four batters and allowing just one walk.<\/p>\n Davin Pollard (1-0) recorded his first win of the season after yielding no runs or hits and just one walk in one inning. Ashton Pocol<\/a> (3-4) was charged with the loss.<\/p>\n Florida Gulf Coast opened strong with a two-run first inning. Evan Dempsey<\/a> walked and advanced to third on a failed pickoff attempt. Embury singled, and a walk to Jaret Nelson<\/a> brought in Dempsey. Hessemyer added a sacrifice fly, scoring Embury to make it 2-0 after the first inning.<\/p>\n In the second inning, Jeremy Comer<\/a> singled, advanced on a sacrifice bunt, and scored on a single by Gorostola. Nathan Gagnon<\/a>, who walked, also scored on Gorostola’s single, extending the Eagles’ lead to 4-0 through two innings.<\/p>\n The third inning saw the Green & Blue add another run. Nelson singled and advanced to second on a wild pitch. He scored on an error, bringing the score to 5-0. The Eagles maintained this lead through the fifth inning.<\/p>\n Queens responded in the sixth with two runs. A double and a single, coupled with an error, allowed two runners to score, narrowing the gap to 5-2.<\/p>\n The Royals added another run in the eighth. After a double and two walks, a sacrifice fly brought home a run, cutting the Eagles’ lead to 5-3.<\/p>\n In the ninth inning, QUC completed its comeback. After loading the bases, a double cleared them, driving in three runs and securing a 6-5 victory over the Green & Blue.<\/p>\n The Eagles will host FIU on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Swanson Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida.<\/p>\n FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Game Notes:
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\n\tFGCU still leads the all-time series over Queens, 12-6. The Eagles are 7-5 when playing the Royals in Charlotte, North Carolina.
\n\tTeam – Recorded 10 fielding assists in the game, surpassing their season average of 7.24.
\n\tTeam – Totaled 2 stolen bases in the game, exceeding their season average of 0.62.
\n\tCayden Hessemyer<\/a> – Recorded at least 2 runs batted in for the second consecutive game.
\n\tHunter Possehl<\/a> – Recorded 5 groundouts, surpassing their season average of 1.05.
\n\tJeremy Comer<\/a> – Recorded 2 hits, surpassing their season average of 1.08.
\n\tJeremy Comer<\/a> – Scored 1 run, exceeding their season average of 0.54.
\n\tJon Embury<\/a> – Recorded at least 2 hits in 2 consecutive games.
\n\tWilfred Gonzalez<\/a> – Recorded a season-high 5 fielding assists.
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