UTSA falls to FAU in series-opening loss

SAN ANTONIO – The UTSA Roadrunners softball team (8-39, 3-18 C-USA) struggled to battle back after an early Florida Atlantic (31-18, 13-9 C-USA) surge in Friday’s series opener at Roadrunner Field, leading to a 10-5 loss to open up Senior Weekend for the Roadrunners. FAU came out swinging in the top of the first, literally. The Owls created quick problems for Marena Estell, opening up with three consecutive singles. FAU jumped out to a three-run lead via runners scoring on a hit batter, passed ball and a sacrifice fly. However, in the home half it was Estell that shaved one…