MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis starting pitcher Drew Crosby tossed a career-high 7 2/3 innings with eight strikeouts but USF came out on top with a 4-2 win Friday night at FedExPark. The Tigers (21-18, 3-7 AAC) tough skid continues with a ninth loss in the last 10 games.
Crosby allowed just three runs on seven hits and two walks in his career-long outing. His previous high for strikeouts was seven against Southern Illinois earlier this season
USF snagged an early 1-0 lead on a pair of singles in the top of the first inning. Crosby avoided further first-inning damage by getting out of the inning with a 6-4-3 double play.