Box Score Boca Raton, Florida – The Fighting Knights would start the game out hot and stay that way as they win the final game of the series over Nova Southeastern 9-5.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Florida Tech 11 Lynn 4
Records: Lynn (19-13, 7-9 SSC) Florida Tech (26-9, 9-7 SSC)
Location: Lynn Baseball and Softball Complex| Boca Raton, Florida
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Florida Tech Panthers were on the board first with a solo home run in the top of the first inning.
- The Fighting Knights would not stay down long, responding with a three run inning in the bottom of the first. Anthony Orrico was able to single to left field to get the hitting going for Lynn,
- Matt Archer would hit a single of his own to put Orrico in scoring postion. With the very next at bat Byron Murray hammered a three run homer to left field to take 3-1 lead going into the second.
- The Panthers used the top of the second to cut into the deficit scoring on run, and making it a 3-1 Lynn lead.
- The Panthers broke the game open in the top of the third inning scoring six runs to take an 8-3 lead.
- In the bottom of the fourth the Fighting Knigths would cut the deficit to four with a solo run in the inning. Ryan Ford would hit a double to center field to lead off the inning for Lynn.
- Joseph Encarnacion hit a single a few at bats later, putting two runners on base with one out. Pedro Martinez would get an RBI after a fielder's choice single that brought home the lone run of the inning.
- The top of the eighth and ninth saw Florida Tech score three runs to extend their lead 11-4. The 11-4 deficit was to much to overcome for Lynn in the bottom of the ninth inning as they lose to Florida Tech.
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will be at home for their double header against Florida Tech on Saturday, Apr. 2 at 12 and 3 p.m.
About the Lynn University Fighting Knights
Lynn's NCAA Division II Fighting Knights have won 25 national titles and 47 conference championships. The Blue and White are a member of the Sunshine State Conference, the Division II "Conference of National Champions." Lynn University is an independent college based in Boca Raton, Florida. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Lynn for its innovation, international students and value. To keep up to date on Lynn Athletics, follow @Lynn_Knights on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter