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Baseball Powers Past Charlotte, 13-4, in Series Opener

MIAMI (May 12, 2023) – A nine-run bottom of the third would see the FIU baseball team open a crucial C-USA series against Charlotte with a, 13-4, win on Friday night at FIU Baseball Stadium.

Redshirt senior Alec Sanchez led a massive offensive effort by FIU going 2-4 with four RBI, a home run and two walks.

Pitchers Daniel McAuliff, Angel Tiburcio and Richie Pena combined to keep the Charlotte offense at bay, limiting the 49ers to four runs and striking out six batters.

The Panthers were on the board first taking a, 2-0, lead in the bottom of the second.