The FIU baseball team secured a 7-3 victory over Florida Atlantic in a series opener at FIU Baseball Stadium with a six-run seventh inning rally. This win improves FIU’s record to 12-3, their best start since 2014. Leading the rally was Andrew Ildefonso with an RBI double, followed by key hits from Kishon Frett, Cole Cleveland, and Alex Ulloa. Starter Easton Marks pitched six strong innings, and Juan Villarreal earned the win out of the bullpen. Offensively, six Panthers contributed hits, with Kareh Valentin hitting his third home run of the season. The team will continue their series with Florida Atlantic on Saturday.
This victory against Florida Atlantic extends FIU’s home win streak against the Owls, and is a significant milestone under third-year head coach Rich Witten. The game started as a pitchers’ duel, with FIU scoring first in the third inning but falling behind in the sixth. Still, the Panthers’ offense came alive in the seventh to secure the win. Fans can catch the next game on March 8 at 4 p.m., which will be streamed on ESPN+. Follow @FIUBaseball on social media for more updates. This win marks a significant milestone for the FIU baseball program and sets a positive tone as they continue their season.
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