2024 SERIES CAPSULE: FAU vs FIU

Owls play three of four games against in-state rival FIU during the weekend, the fourth taking place in April

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Starters for tonight!

Time to begin our RIVALRY against #FIU as non-conference opponents with @FAUBaseball revealing their starters for tonight:

LF DeBose
CF Rich
RF Schroeder
1B Gonzalez
2B Adams
3B Garagozzo
SS Leroux
DH Brady
C McKenna
P Williams

TAME THOSE PANTHERS, #FAU! pic.twitter.com/Zbpp4HvZ9z

— FAU Owls Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) March 8, 2024

DeBose in leadoff is interesting…

His OBP (.364, 7th team) doesn't seem to line-up but I trust Mac's decision…

Owls take an early lead, and have been excellent holding FIU to 0 runs!

Top 4th: #FAU 1 #FIU 0 | Owls have done a great job keeping the Panthers SILENT after 3 innings, having Nick Garagozzo make this NEAT CATCH on the foul ball! pic.twitter.com/ECKQM2lN8L

— FAU Owls Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) March 9, 2024

The Owls maintain their lead despite a Panther homer in the 5th!

Top 6th: #FAU 2 #FIU 1 | WHOOPS! 😮 A Panther error in the 4th inning GIFTS the Owls their 2nd run of the night scored by @andrew_mcke24! pic.twitter.com/mXceSglZRG

— FAU Owls Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) March 9, 2024

CJ Williams' time on the mound is done after 5.2 innings, striking out 3 batters and allowing 3 hits. Standout reliever Danny Trehey takes over 👀

Schroeder with his 1st Home Run of 2024! ABOUT TIME!

Top 7th: #FAU 3 #FIU 1 | @J_schroeder20 BLASTS the homer out of left field for his 1st of the year! pic.twitter.com/JhKUVy8beF

— FAU Owls Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) March 9, 2024

Trehey's stint only lasts 1.1 innings after FIU got bases loaded. Braden Ostrander takes his place on the mound.

Top 8th: FAU 3, FIU 1

And the Owls escape the bases loaded situation with Spencer Rich making the catch to stop FIU in their tracks!

Mid 8th: FAU 3, FIU 1

The more things change, the more they stay the same!

Owls Take the Opener over FIU!

POOR KITTIES 😿 #FAU LIMITS #FIU's offense to just 1 run to take the series opener! @J_schroeder20 1-4 RBI 💣 & @Andrew_McKe24 2-3 RBI. WP @cjwilliams1__ 5.2 IP 1ER 3H 3K. @FAUBaseball (7-5) heads down to Miami for G2 Sat at 5:00 PM! #GoOwls 🦉⚾️ pic.twitter.com/DWfgxGY0FD

— FAU Owls Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) March 9, 2024