Jax State Beats FIU Softball 6-4 in Extra Innings Thriller
FIU softball fell short in a tight 6-4 loss in extra innings against Jax State in the series opener, with Morgan Nowakowski's solo shot securing the victory for the Gamecocks.
By the Numbers- FIU plated a total of three runs in the bottom of the eighth.
- Bailey Grossenbacher drove home the tying run on a sacrifice fly, marking her 24th RBI of the season.
- Sydney Birling (FIU) took the loss after throwing five innings, allowing 7 hits and 5 runs, while Kat Carter (Jax State) pitched a complete game, yielding 7 hits and 4 runs.
- FIU (16-25, 4-12 CUSA) faces Jacksonville State (19-24, 8-8 CUSA) again on April 20.
- Saturday's game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The FIU softball team faced a tough loss in extra innings against Jax State, highlighting the competitive nature of the game and setting the stage for a rematch in the upcoming game.
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