Embry-Riddle lost the first game of the doubleheader 10-0 before falling in the second game 5-1 to the #11 ranked Southeastern University Fire in Lakeland, Florida on Friday.
Game 1
- Pitching Performance: Embry-Riddle's starting pitcher, Jesse Kaphing, threw for 6 innings, allowing 6 hits and 9 runs (2 earned) while striking out 7 batters. Despite his efforts, Southeastern's hitters managed to capitalize on key opportunities, including three home runs.
- Defensive Struggles: The Eagles committed 2 errors, which contributed to Southeastern's unearned runs.
- Offensive Challenges: Embry-Riddle's offense struggled against Southeastern's pitching. The Eagles managed only 1 hit, a single by James Warren in the 7th inning.
Game 2
In the second game of their doubleheader the Eagles put up a strong fight against the Southeastern Fire but ultimately fell short, losing 5-1 at Ted A. Broer Stadium.
Game Highlights:
- Pitching Performance: Starting pitcher Eric Schumann pitched 4 innings, allowing 6 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 1 batter. Jonah Montes came in as relief, pitching 2 innings with 2 strikeouts and allowing no hits.
- Offensive Efforts: The Eagles managed to score 1 run in the 4th inning. Kaleb Shannon led the offense with 2 hits and scored the team's only run. Roberto Garza-Nunez also contributed with a hit.
- Defensive Plays: The Eagles' defense had a solid performance with only 1 error. However, Southeastern capitalized on key opportunities, including a 4-run 5th inning that sealed the game.
- Key Moments: Embry-Riddle's run came in the 4th inning when Shannon scored on an error by Southeastern's first baseman. Despite getting runners on base, the Eagles struggled to bring them home, leaving 6 runners stranded.
ERAU will be back on the field tomorrow to take on the Fire in another double header with the first game beginning at 10am AZ time.
