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Austin Shenton (6) hit his 9th home run in a 15-0 win over Marshall. Shenton is third on the team in home runs.

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FIU plays Stetson and FGCU in midweek games beginning Tuesday night

FIU plays a pair of midweek games beginning Tuesday night when the Panthers welcome Stetson to Infinity Insurance Park.

The first pitch between the Panthers (21-22) and the Hatters (34-11) is at 7 p.m.

PITCHING PROBABLES

Tuesday, 7 pm: Stetson RHP Joey Gonzalez (7-3, 1.99 ERA) vs. FIU RHP Nick MacDonald (2-4, 4.64 ERA)

On Wednesday, FIU heads to Fort Myers to take on Florida Gulf Coast (30-12) at 6 p.m. from Swanson Stadium.

The Panthers are coming off a 3-1 week after defeating Miami and winning two of three games from Marshall.

Reigning Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week and Conference USA Hitter of the Week, Eddie Silva led the Panthers going 9 for 15 (.600) with four home runs, 12 RBI, a pair of doubles and a triple.

Andres Nunez pitched seven shutout innings and recorded his team-leading fifth win of the season in the series opener against the Thundering Herd.

FIU played Stetson and FGCU earlier this season on consecutive days, however, the Panthers played the Eagles first on March 20, losing 13-6 in Miami. The next day FIU fell to Stetson, 5-3, in DeLand.

Juan Teixeira continues to lead FIU in hitting at .345. Derek Cartaya (.337), Austin Shenton (.325) and Silva (.324) follow in the Panthers hit parade.

Silva leads the team with 12 home runs and 34 RBI.

Jacob Koos leads Stetson at .286. The Hatters power leaders are Eric Foggo with four home runs and Jorge Arenas with 26 RBI.

FGCU is led by Richie Garcia, who is hitting .355 and has a team-leading 46 RBI. Kohl Gilmore has nine home runs to pace the Eagles.

 
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Players Mentioned

Derek  Cartaya

#5 Derek Cartaya

INF
5' 4"
Sophomore
R/R
Nick  MacDonald

#1 Nick MacDonald

RHP
6' 1"
Sophomore
R/R
Andres  Nunez

#45 Andres Nunez

RHP
6' 5"
Redshirt Junior
R/R
Austin Shenton

#6 Austin Shenton

3B
6' 0"
Sophomore
L/R
Juan Teixeira

#46 Juan Teixeira

OF
5' 11"
Sophomore
R/R

Players Mentioned

Derek  Cartaya

#5 Derek Cartaya

5' 4"
Sophomore
R/R
INF
Nick  MacDonald

#1 Nick MacDonald

6' 1"
Sophomore
R/R
RHP
Andres  Nunez

#45 Andres Nunez

6' 5"
Redshirt Junior
R/R
RHP
Austin Shenton

#6 Austin Shenton

6' 0"
Sophomore
L/R
3B
Juan Teixeira

#46 Juan Teixeira

5' 11"
Sophomore
R/R
OF