| 4/2/2024 | Baseball | Box Score BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic baseball posted a 3-0 shutout victory over Miami on Tuesday night at home. The Owls have ensured themselves at least a share of the season series which will shift to Coral Gables for the third game next Tuesday. THE BEGINNING FAU starter Brandon Smith was in control from the get-go, but the Owls’ defense also played its part. Jake Millan threw a runner out at third base from right field in the first and Spencer Rich did the same with a runner at second in the third inning. THE TURNING POINT The Owls’ offense produced two runs in the bottom of the third and that would be all that was needed. After Rich was hit by a pitch with two outs, he stole second and scored on a base hit by Patrick Ward. Ward then came around to make it 2-0 on a double by John Schroeder. THE FINISH Smith departed after five scoreless frames, leaving it in the hands of the Owls’ very capable bullpen. Steven Andrews, Sam Drumheller, and Danny Trehey combined for the final four innings, limiting Miami to just two hits. The Owls added an insurance run in the eighth and Trehey set the Hurricanes down in order in the top of the ninth. QUOTABLE Postgame with @FAUCoachMac and @24bsmith24 #WinningInParadise pic.twitter.com/aSb2K5eTjx– Florida Atlantic Baseball (@FAUBaseball) April 3, 2024 THE BATS The Owls out-hit Miami 6-5.Rich, Ward, and Carter Brady scored the three runs. Ward, Schroeder, and Christian Adams generated the RBI. THE ARMS Making his first start of the season, Smith struck out three and did not walk a batter in his five scoreless innings. He allowed three hits.Andrews recorded two strikeouts in his two innings. Drumheller is yet to allow a run this season 9.2 innings.Trehey earned his second save with a perfect ninth. WHAT’S NEXT The Owls resume conference play at home on Friday against preseason AAC East Carolina. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. All FAU faculty and staff get in free for faculty and staff appreciation all weekend. THE TICKETS To purchase FAU tickets, call 1-866-FAU-OWLS or click HERE. Stay informed by reading FAUSports.com, or through the baseball’s Twitter and Instagram accounts @FAUBaseball. |
