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Missouri tops FIU, 3-1, on Opening Night

Missouri scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning to pull out a 3-1 win over FIU on Opening Night of the 2018 season Friday at the FIU Baseball Stadium.

Brian Sharp reached on an error to lead off the top of the ninth inning against FIU reliever Andres Nunez. Chris Cornelius followed with a walk before FIU freshman Christian Santana relieved Nunez.

Paul Gomez's sacrifice bunt moved the runners to second and third base before each scored on a wild pitch to give the Tigers a 3-1 advantage.

The Panthers managed to get the tying run on base against Missouri reliever T.