MELBOURNE, Fla. –Tech consistently put runners on base throughout the game but couldn't capitalize in key moments, falling 7–0 to No. 6 Saint Leo.
GAME ONE:
STATS OF THE GAME:
Final: No. 24 Florida Tech 0, No. 6 Saint Leo 7
Records: Florida Tech (24-7-1, 10-2 SSC) | Saint Leo (28-2-1, 13-0 SSC)
Location: Mary Cannon Cabot Stadium | Saint Leo, Fla.
STATS OF THE GAME:
- Saint Leo jumped out early in the first inning with a pair of home runs, a two-run shot and a solo homer, to take a 3–0 lead.
- Tech threatened to cut into the deficit when Kate Rodel tripled to right centerfield with one out, but two runners were left stranded.
- The Lions added to their lead in the second inning on a two-RBI single, extending the advantage to 5–0.
- Singles from Chloe Fariello and Emma Chisholm in the third had the Panthers in scoring position again but was unable to capitalize.
- Saint Leo continued to build its lead with a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning and another run in the fifth to make it 7–0.
- The Panthers put runners on late, including hits in the fifth and seventh innings, but were unable to break through offensively, falling to the Lions 7-0
NOTABLE PANTHERS:
UP NEXT: The Panthers retake the field at Mary Cannon Cabot Stadium for a series deciding doubleheader against No. 6 Saint Leo. The first game of the doubleheader will start at noon ET.
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