SERIES THREAD: FAU @ FIU - April 23-25
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What: FIU (15-21) vs Florida Atlantic (18-18)
When: Fri., Apr. 22nd at 7:00 PM
Sat., Apr. 23rd at 2:00 PM (DH)
Sun., Apr. 24th at 12:00 PM
Where: FIU Baseball Stadium
Video: CUSA.tv *Subscription Required
Live Stats: Here
FIU Team Site: Here
Series: FAU leads the series against rival FIU 67-49. The last time they played each other, FAU won all three games in their series in March 2019. The Owls outscored the Panthers 12-4 in that series.
Projected Starting Pitchers:
FAU - LHP Hunter Cooley (4-3, 4.09)
FIU - RHP Tyler Myrick (6-1, 4.97)
FAU - RHP Dante Visconti (1-2, 7.07)
FIU - LHP Garrett Rukes (2-4, 4.79)
FAU - LHP Matt Sparling (2-3, 4.39)
FIU - RHP Steven Casey (3-2, 3.89)
FAU - RHP Javi Rivera (3-0, 5.12)
FIU - TBD
Notes
Owls
After losing their last two series, the Owls were able to draw even with UAB in their last series. They had a positive run differential in a series for the first time since their sweep of Marshall to begin conference play, outscoring the Blazers 15-14. Now, they look to get back on track and win a series for the first time since March 28.
The Owls excelled at getting opposing batters to strike out last series, striking out 24 UAB batters. Eight of those strikeouts came from starting pitcher Javi Rivera, who had a masterful complete-game performance, only allowing six hits and three earned runs. Look for Rivera to be an impact player during this series.
Second baseman Steven Loden also had a breakout series last week, hitting 5-11 with 3 RBIs. His batting average of .455 led all FAU batters during last week's series. He's had limited playing time up to this point, but he may finally be a factor going into the rivalry showdown.
Jackson Wenstrom seems to be struggling at the plate, hitting just .091 during last week's series. With freshman outfielder Jalen DeBose hitting very well as of late, earning a .400 batting average, it should be interesting to see if head coach John McCormack sacrifices Wenstrom's defense to give DeBose more plate appearances or if Wenstrom is able to rebound against FIU.
Star first baseman Nolan Schanuel missed a game for the first time last Sunday. He took batting practice on Wednesday and will be a game-time decision on Friday.
Panthers
The FIU Panthers are coming off of a midweek victory against Stetson on April 21st, taking that game 7-6. The Panthers used six different pitchers in their win. This could factor into their bullpen being very tired going into Friday's game with only one day of rest. If FAU can chase the starter early, they could take advantage of it.
They drew their prior series with Marshall, splitting the two-game series while each team scored exactly two runs. In game three of the series, starting pitcher Steven Casey threw a no-hitter, striking out four batters and allowing just one walk and one hit by pitch.
Outfielder Justin Farmer leads the Panthers offensively, leading the team in home runs with four and is second in the team in RBIs with 22. FIU has been struggling offensively in general, being outscored by their opponents 212-167 and being out-homered 39-19.
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NOLAN IS BACK! 🤩
After missing Sunday's game the Freshman of The Year RETURNS!
Game 1⃣ Lineup⬇️
SP Hunter Cooley
SS Wilfredo Alvarez
3B @BJMurray14
1B @NSchanuel
RF @bmorgensen11
DH @nicholastoney1
LF @mitchhartigan24
C @CalebPendleton9
2B Steven Loden
CF Jalen DeBose pic.twitter.com/CBXV7hMVtn— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) April 23, 2021
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The Baseball Shula Bowl is UNDERWAY! 🤩🏆
Keep getting your bats on the ball and drive one here! #GoOwls 👌#FAU 0 - #FIU 0 | T1 | @LealLaw pic.twitter.com/utX5Dksqjh— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) April 23, 2021
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Owls give up two runs in the bottom of the first... 🙁
Let's get this comeback going, Owls! #FAU 0 - #FIU 2 | E1 pic.twitter.com/IDzrokPL0r— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) April 23, 2021
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FAU TAKES THE LEAD!! 🥳
The Owls rallied back with THREE runs in the second inning! 👏#FAU 4 - #FIU 2 | T4 | @LealLaw pic.twitter.com/AOu0MurK6J— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) April 24, 2021
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ANOTHER ONE! 💪
Wilfredo Alvarez drives in a run off of a single!#FAU 5 - #FIU 3 | E5 | @LealLaw pic.twitter.com/In8udHkkh4— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) April 24, 2021
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What a BOMB by Steven Loden! 💣
This kid has been ON FIRE for the past two series now! 🔥#FAU 6 - #FIU 3 | T6 | @LealLaw pic.twitter.com/ZBaaBpoAif— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) April 24, 2021
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Go Owls!
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OWLS WIN! 🥳 | #FAU 11 - #FIU 6
The Owls KNOCK FIU OUT OF THE PARK in game one, hitting three home runs as a team. 👏
Steven Loden: 3-5, 3 RBIs, HR@CalebPendleton9: 2-4, 3 RBIs, HR@bmorgensen11: 2-5, 2 RBIs, HR
Hunter Cooley: 7.0 IP, 7 SOs, 3 ER
NEXT: Sat, Apr 24 @ 2:00 PM pic.twitter.com/LYXQt8bW9N— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) April 24, 2021
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