MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- The Barry Buccaneers dropped their Sunshine State Conference baseball opener to the Embry-Riddle Eagels 8-3 at Feinbloom Field on Friday night.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Embry-Riddle 8, Barry 3
Records: Barry (6-4, 0-1 SSC), ERAU (6-2, 1-0 SSC)
All-Time Series: Series tied 12-12
SUMMARY:
ERAU 8, Barry 3
- T1 - Matt Coker scored the first run for the Eagles in the opening frame. After reaching on a single to right, he scored on an error. | ERAU 1, Barry 0
- B4 - Felix Diaz singled to left and scored on a double by Savi Delgado. | Barry 1, ERAU 1
- T5 - The Eagles took the lead for good in the fifth. After loading the bases, Elias Campbell drew a walk to force in a run. Alex Imposimato scored on a ground out and Collin Mastromauro scored on a fly out. | ERAU 4, Barry 1
- T6 - Campbell doubled to drive in a run and later scored on an error. | ERAU 6, Barry 1
- B6 - Delgado doubled to drive in Anthony Tralongo and Kendry Noriega. | ERAU 6, Barry 3
- T7 - The Eagles put runners at second and third with one out and Imposimato doubled down the left field line to score both runners. | ERAU 8, Barry 3
NOTEWORTHY:
- Zack Bennett (2-1) woirked 5.2 innings, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks, to earn the win for the Eagles. He struck out five and hit a batter.
- Billy Eich (1-2) took the loss for the Bucs, He gave up four runs (three earned) on four hits and three walks.
- Delgado led the Bucs at the plate with three hits, including two doubles, and drove in all three runs.
- Imposimato led the Eagles with three hits, including a double and two RBI.
ON THE HORIZON:
The Bucs finish their Sunshine State Conference sereis with the Embry-Riddle Eagles on Saturday with a doubleheader.
