Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics

Acevado
Calan Gizelbach
4
Winner Embry-Riddle (FL) ERAU 14-16
3
Saint Leo SLU 16-15
Winner
Embry-Riddle (FL) ERAU
14-16
4
Final
3
Saint Leo SLU
16-15
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Embry-Riddle (FL) ERAU 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 4 5 1
Saint Leo SLU 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 9 2

W: Turner, Cole (2-0) L: Jackson Wohlers (0-3)

Game Recap: Baseball | | Calan Gizelbach

Embry-Riddle Rolls Late to Secure Series-Opening Win at Saint Leo, 4-3

SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Embry-Riddle baseball team secured its second consecutive victory in a tightly contested matchup against the Saint Leo Lions. In a tale of two halves, the Eagles overcame a slow start to prevail 4-3, breaking through after being held scoreless over the first five innings. Gabriel Acevedo led the charge with two hits, two RBIs and a home run.

RECORDS
Embry-Riddle: 14-16
Saint Leo: 16-15

ALL-TIME SERIES

  • Embry-Riddle moved to 12-28 all-time against the Lions.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Saint Leo opened the scoring in the second inning after a hit-by-pitch put a runner on base. Amai Riviera followed with a double to left field to bring in the game's first run.
  • The Eagles' offense remained quiet early, while Saint Leo added to its lead in the fourth. A single and a triple set the table before Aiden Marsiglio was relieved by Garrett Caropreso, who allowed another single as the Lions extended the lead to 3-0.
  • At the midway point, Embry-Riddle trailed 3-0 and had yet to record a hit since the second inning.
  • The Eagles broke through in the sixth inning. Cole Bullen drew a walk and scored on an Aiken Santana triple to right-center field, cutting the deficit to 3-1. Embry-Riddle quickly retired the side to carry momentum into the seventh.
  • Acevedo ignited the comeback in the seventh, launching a home run to left field to make it a one-run game.
  • An error and a stolen base put Francisco Feliciano in scoring position. He advanced to third on a groundout and scored the tying run on a Bullen single to right field.
  • With the game tied in the eighth, Max McClusky drew a four-pitch walk. Acevedo delivered again, driving in the go-ahead run with an RBI double to right field.

INSIDE THE STATS

  • Embry-Riddle was outhit, as Saint Leo recorded nine hits and a .257 average compared to the Eagles' five hits and .156 average.
  • Acevedo led the Eagles with two hits, two RBIs and a home run in two at-bats, pacing both teams in RBIs.
  • Cole Turner earned his second win of the season, posting a 2.50 ERA on the night.

UP NEXT
Embry-Riddle will remain in Saint Leo for a doubleheader Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. at Pete Biscardi Field at Thomas B. Southard Stadium.

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