| 2/10/2024 | Softball BOCA RATON, Fla. – Gabby Sacco tossed five shutout innings in Florida Atlantic’s 8-0 victory over the visiting Ohio Bobcats in Saturday night’s softball action. Sacco took to the circle for the second time of the young 2024 season. The 2023 Conference USA Pitcher of the Year gave up a lead-off single, then retired the next three batters and never looked back. The Owls made good in the bottom of the first by plating Cammeo Presutti, who led off the inning with a triple. The second frame mirrored the first. Freshman shortstop Kiley Channell had a lead-off triple to open the bottom of the second and was driven in by newcomer Katelyn de Leon’s single. Sacco protected the 2-0 lead with zeros in the third and fourth and then watched FAU plate six runs by capitalizing on three walks, two hit batters, an error, and a Trinty Schlotterbeck double. Sacco returned to the circle for the fifth with the Owls up by an 8-0 margin. Three batters later, the Owls had the win. Florida Atlantic will open the final day of Paradise Classic play on Sunday at 9 a.m. versus Michigan State. NOTABLE Postgame interview with Head Coach Jordan Clark #WinningInParadise pic.twitter.com/zHpgvyt0Jw– Florida Atlantic Softball (@FAUSoftball) February 11, 2024 NOTES/NOTABLE The Owls spread the four hits across four batters: Cameon Presutti (3B), Kiley Channell (3B), Trinity Schlotterbeck (2B) and Katelyn de Leon (1B)Gabby Sacco tossed the five-inning shutout, recorded two strikeouts, allowed no walks, scattered four hits and picked up her first win of the season NEXT UP Day four of the Paradise Classic will get underway at 9 a.m. Sunday with the Owls facing Michigan State. TICKETS Fans may purchase tickets online or at FAU’s softball stadium. FOLLOW THE OWLS For the Owls’ complete schedule, click HERE. To follow the team socially, visit @fausoftball, or for the most up-to-date information go to www.fausports.com. |
