MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. | Florida Memorial's softball team swept Webber in a doubleheader, earning victories of 9-1 in 5 innings before holding on for a thrilling 2-1 win at Walt Frazier Park at Carol City. The senior day victories secured FMU's first postseason berth in program history.
Gm. 2 (5 innings)
Florida Memorial 9 - Webber 1
FMU took an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning when lone senior
Bryanna Curry generated a two-RBI single to left field that scored both
Kayla Jade Morales and
Kylie Enrique.
In the bottom of the third inning, third baseman
Mariana Gongora produced an RBI-single that brought home catcher
Ciera Taylor, giving the Lions a 3-0 lead.
The Lions went on to outscore Webber 6-1 in the next two innings, scoring three runs in both the fourth and fifth, ending the contest early due to the run rule.
FMU pitcher
Emma Silva (8-4) was credited with the win, striking out two batters while allowing just one earned run in the victory.
Gm. 3
Florida Memorial 2 - Webber 1
The Warriors took an early lead in the top of the first inning before the Lions responded immediately in the bottom stanza when Justice produced an RBI-double to left center that brought home the speedster
Bryanna Curry, bringing the score to 1-1.
With the team on the brink of making its first-ever postseason berth, Taylor made a big play in the fifth inning, hitting the ball to the outfield which allowed
Aashana Francis to round third base and touch home plate for the game-winning run.
FMU pitcher
Breana Morales (4-2) was credited with the win, allowing just one earned run while striking out one batter in the crucial victory. The sophomore pitcher showed poise throughout the contest, earning a complete game.
FMU will return to action on Thursday, May 2 as they face Keiser in the quarterfinal round of the 2024 SUN Softball Tournament. First pitch is slated for 11 a.m.
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