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Fighting Knights lose doubleheader against Florida Southern

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Boca Raton, Florida - The Fighting Knights would put together two dominant defensive performances over the Mocs but could not find the consistency needed offensively, dropping the doubleheader against the Mocs.

INSIDE THE MATCHUPS:

Game 1 Final: Florida Southern 3 Lynn 1
Records: Lynn (24-17, 10-13 SSC), Embry-Riddle (24-16, 14-6)
Location: Henley Field| Lakeland, Florida
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Game 2 Final: Florida Southern 2 Lynn 1
Records: Lynn (24-18, 10-14 SSC), Embry-Riddle (25-16, 15-6 SSC)
Location: Henley Field|Lakeland, Florida

HOW IT HAPPENED (GAME 1):

  • In the first inning, the offense was hard to come by for both teams. In the top of the second Daniel Alfonzo hit a lead-off single through the left side to start the inning for Lynn.
  • Anthony Sanabria followed that up with a single of his own to put Alfonzo in scoring position. Peter Avino would hit a single down the left line later in the inning to bring home the first run of the game to take a 1-0 lead.
  • In the bottom of the second, the Mocs would match Lynn with a run of their own to tie the game 1-1.
  • In the bottom of the fifth and sixth inning Florida Southern would score two runs to make it a 3-1 lead.
  • The Fighting Knights made a valiant effort in the ninth inning but left the game leading runs on base losing to the Mocs 3-1.

HOW IT HAPPENED (GAME 2):

  • Both teams would come out the gates slow, with no runs being scored until the top of the third inning. Joseph Encarnacion would get things going with a lead-off single to right field for the Fighting Knights.
  • Anthony Orrico would hit a single of his own with the very next at-bat, then Anthony Sanabria followed it up with a single through the left side. 
  • After a fly-out by Lynn Daniel Alfonzo smashed a single to right-center field to bring home the first run of the game to take a 1-0 lead.
  • Lynn would only give up two runs to the Mocs in the fifth and seventh inning to take a 2-1 lead. 
  • Defensively the Fighting Knights did everything they could but they could not materialize enough offense as they lose to Florida Southern 2-1.

UP NEXT:

The Fighting Knights will be back on the road to take on Eckerd on Friday, Apr. 22 at 6 p.m.

About the Lynn University Fighting Knights 

Lynn's NCAA Division II Fighting Knights have won 25 national titles and 48 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.

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Players Mentioned

Daniel Alfonzo

#24 Daniel Alfonzo

INF
5' 10"
Senior
Monroe College
Peter Avino

#22 Peter Avino

C
5' 10"
Sophomore
Pines Charter
Joseph Encarnacion

#5 Joseph Encarnacion

INF
6' 2"
Senior
Monroe College
AJ Orrico

#2 AJ Orrico

INF
6' 0"
Junior
Stetson University
Anthony Sanabria

#13 Anthony Sanabria

INF
5' 10"
Senior
Monsignor Edward Pace HS

Players Mentioned

Daniel Alfonzo

#24 Daniel Alfonzo

5' 10"
Senior
Monroe College
INF
Peter Avino

#22 Peter Avino

5' 10"
Sophomore
Pines Charter
C
Joseph Encarnacion

#5 Joseph Encarnacion

6' 2"
Senior
Monroe College
INF
AJ Orrico

#2 AJ Orrico

6' 0"
Junior
Stetson University
INF
Anthony Sanabria

#13 Anthony Sanabria

5' 10"
Senior
Monsignor Edward Pace HS
INF