BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Lynn University baseball team hit seven home runs on Friday night, including a game-ending shot off the bat of Alex Turner to sink Embry-Riddle by a final of 16-15 in the first of a three-game series.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final: Lynn 16, Embry-Riddle 15

Records: Lynn (27-21), Embry-Riddle (28-20)

Location: Lynn Baseball Field | Boca Raton, Fla. 

All-Time Series: Lynn leads 7-1

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HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Lynn right-hander Donovan Armas was able to retire the side in order thanks to John Silviano eliminating a runner on the basepaths.
• The Fighting Knights hit the run column first, as a Kyle Schindler solo shot had the offense off and running early.
• Tyler Curtis dialed long distance to start the second inning, and a John Borup sac fly extended the lead to 3-0.
• Embry-Riddle's bats awakened in the third, as the Eagles posted their first of five three-run innings behind after combining four hits with two Lynn errors.
• The home nine responded with a three-spot of its own in the bottom of the third due to consecutive RBI hits from Eric Schindler, Ryan Donovan, and Curtis.
• Another three lit up the scoreboard a frame later when Embry-Riddle tied the game at six.
• Lynn went back in front in the home half when John Silviano smashed a towering two-run shot to right.
• A solo dinger and two unearned runs gave the Eagles their first lead of the night in the sixth inning.
• Donovan left the yard for the 11th time this season in the seventh to again pull the Fighting Knights even with their guests.
• The visitors scratched across three in the top of the eighth, but the Blue and White refused to go quietly in the next half-inning.
• Turner opened the stanza with a bomb, and each of the next two Fighting Knights reached base before Kyle Schindler's sac bunt moved them both over.
• Eric Schindler later drew a bases loaded walk, and Curtis by putting a 1-0 pitch into the trees beyond left field for a grand slam.
• Down 15-12 heading to the final chapter, the Eagles stormed back with yet another three-run inning in their half of the ninth.
• Turner wasted no time in the home half, again leading off the inning with a long ball that helped Lynn escape the series opener with a win.

QUOTABLE:

• "Our guys had some quality at-bats and were able to come away with some nice results. I'm proud of the way our team stuck together today because there were opportunities for us to fold and we didn't. We have to stay focused on ourselves and take tomorrow one pitch at a time." – Lynn head coach Rudy Garbalosa

STATS FROM THE GAME:

• Curtis posted a perfect 5-for-5 day while driving in six runs, and both held up as game-highs.
• Silviano's home run was his 28th of the season, expanding on his own SSC record.
• Armas gave the Fighting Knights 7.1 frames while fanning 11 and allowing six earned runs.
• Jonatan Eisdorfer and Payton Smith combined for 0.2 innings out of the Lynn bullpen before Kyle Schindler was credited with the victory on the mound.
• Matt Jacobs gave the Eagles a four-hit game from the seventh spot in the batting order.
• Lynn's lineup posted 16 hits, while Embry-Riddle posted 14 base knocks, improving the Fighting Knights to 20-3 when outhitting their opponent.
• Seven Eagles toed the rubber on Friday, but Kyle Zirbes was the man saddled with the loss. 

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:

• In his last two starts, reigning Sunshine State Conference Pitcher of the Week Donovan Armas has totaled 287 pitches, 176 strikes, and 24 strikeouts through 16.1 innings of work.
• Silviano's home run was his 28th of the season, expanding on his own SSC record.
• Lynn's offense has hit multiple homers in a game 26 times this spring and has combined for 94 home runs, the most in program history.
• Saturday's game topped the season opener against Newberry for the most home runs the Fighting Knights have hit in a single game.

ON DECK

Lynn and Embry-Riddle wrap up the regular season on Saturday with a doubleheader. First pitch from Lynn Baseball Field is set for 12:00 pm, with ten seniors being honored in between contests.

ABOUT THE FIGHTING KNIGHTS

Lynn University's national champion Fighting Knights compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, tennis, softball, soccer, swimming and volleyball. The university's 14 intercollegiate teams are home to nearly 300 student athletes. Lynn is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II institution and winner of 23 national championships and 35 Sunshine State Conference titles. Representing spirit, service and strength, the Fighting Knights strive for greatness through athletic performance and academic excellence. For more information, visit: lynnfightingknights.com.