Box Score Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. – Lynn University's baseball team went toe-to-toe with 12th-ranked Nova Southeastern but could not hold on to a late lead, eventually falling 5-3 on Saturday afternoon. Starter Rigo Beltran took his first loss on the mound and Shayne Fontana drove in a pair of runs.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: No. 12 Nova Southeastern 5, Lynn 3
Records: Nova Southeastern (25-9, 17-3 SSC), Lynn (20-19, 9-14 SSC)
Location: NSU Baseball Complex| Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
All-time Series: Lynn trails in the series 56-54
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STATS OF THE GAME:
- Beltran (5-1) was on the wrong end of three errors that led to two unearned runs. He tossed seven innings with four runs allowed, two earned, with two strikeouts.
- Shayne Fontana drove in two runs as part of a three-run fourth inning. He went 1-for-4.
- Tom Archer was 1-for-3 with a run and Gabe Martines went 1-for-4 with a run and RBI.
- Joe Argumedo was the only Fighting Knight with multiple hits (2-for-4).
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
- Lynn had the same amount of hits as Nova Southeastern, 6-6.
- Beltran's two K's gave him 66 on the season, surpassing his previous career-high set in 2016.
- This marks the fifth consecutive start Beltran has allowed two earned runs or less in at least six innings of work and seventh overall in the season.
UP NEXT:
Lynn looks to salvage the series finale on Sunday, April 15, at noon. Fans can watch the action live at LynnFightingKnights.com.
