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Softball Loses Pitcher's Duel

Box Score

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Lynn University's softball team dropped its series opener to Palm Beach Atlantic 1-0 on Friday afternoon.  The Fighting Knights managed four hits and Francais Olexa surrendered eight hits to the Sailfish.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Palm Beach Atlantic 1, Lynn 0
Records: PBA (11-7), Lynn (8-12-1)
Location: Lynn Softball Field | Boca Raton, Fla.
All-Time Series: Lynn trails 27-33 (Last played in 2015)
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HOW IT HAPPENED:

  • A fourth inning solo home run by Victoria Gonzalez was all the offense needed in the game, putting Palm Beach Atlantic ahead 1-0.
  • The Fighting Knights threatened in the bottom half of the frame with Sara Vazquez and Francais Olexa reaching second and third base with no outs.  Unfortunately, Lynn popped up, saw its squeeze attempt fall short and then ended the inning with a ground out.

STATS OF THE GAME:

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:

  • Lynn's two stolen bases were the most in a game since the squad swiped three bases in the season-opener.
  • Olexa earned her 10th consecutive complete game.

UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights close out their three-game series with the Sailfish with a 1 p.m. doubleheader on Saturday, March 4.  Fans can watch the game live at LynnFightingKnights.com.

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Players Mentioned

Elizabeth Diaz

#6 Elizabeth Diaz

INF
5' 5"
Senior
Wiregrass Ranch HS
Francais Olexa

#30 Francais Olexa

P
5' 6"
Senior
Seaquam Secondary School
Victoria Rios

#12 Victoria Rios

C
5' 6"
Junior
Gulliver Preparatory School
Sara Vazquez

#3 Sara Vazquez

2B
5' 3"
Senior
Palm Beach Central

Players Mentioned

Elizabeth Diaz

#6 Elizabeth Diaz

5' 5"
Senior
Wiregrass Ranch HS
INF
Francais Olexa

#30 Francais Olexa

5' 6"
Senior
Seaquam Secondary School
P
Victoria Rios

#12 Victoria Rios

5' 6"
Junior
Gulliver Preparatory School
C
Sara Vazquez

#3 Sara Vazquez

5' 3"
Senior
Palm Beach Central
2B