Lipscomb battled back to take the lead in 8th after being down 7-o earlier in the game, however, FGCU rallied to beat the Bisons 11-9 on Sunday.Just like in all three games of the weekend series with the Eagles, the Bisons were able to score enough runs to win. Allowing runs in the late innings would be where the Bisons struggled.
Although the pitchers struggled, both Ryan Wilkins and Zach Messer both had three hits in the game. Wilkins also had three RBIs on the day.
Sophomore Davey Hackett started the game for the Bisons. Hackett was coming off a strong performance after shutting out Kenwood. Hacket struggled today though, giving up five runs (four earned) in four innings of work. Hackett was relieved by Chad Fromm and Matt Bowling. Bowling (0-5) was given the loss.
After FGCU went up 7-0, the Bisons rallied back to take the lead 9-8 in the 8th.
Lipscomb scored two runs in the 5th, followed by a one-run 7th inning. The Bisons scored six in the 8th, three courtesy of a Ryan Wilkins home run.
Florida Gulf Coast however scored three runs in the top of the ninth to put the Eagles back on top. Lipscomb was shut out in the bottom half of the inning.
The Bisons are now 5-7 in the Atlantic Sun and 12-24 overall.
For the box score, click here. For the game story from LipscombSports.com, click here.
The Bisons host nationally ranked Vanderbilt on Tuesday. Game time is at 6 p.m. Be sure to come out to Ken Dugan field and cheer on your Bisons.