BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Using three consecutive hits and a hit batter with the bases loaded, FIU rallied late against UAB for a 5-4 win in the opener of a crucial three-game series at Young Memorial Field on Friday night in Birmingham, Ala.
The Panthers (23-27, 10-15 Conference USA) tied the Blazers (19-30, 10-15 C-USA), WKU and Charlotte for seventh place in the conference standings. All four teams currently have a 10-15 conference record and are vying for the final two berths in the C-USA tournament.
Down 4-3 in the top of the eighth inning, FIU got three consecutive hits off Garrett Whitlock (3-5) to open the frame.