MIAMI (Feb. 19, 2023) – Baseball closed out the opening series of 2023 with George Mason on Sunday losing the game, 5-2.
 
Redshirt senior Alec Sanchez extended his hit streak to three games going 2-4, while junior Ryne Guida earned his second RBI in as many games.
 
The Panthers opened the scoring in the first to take a 1-0 lead. Guida hit a double to deep left center to drive in junior Dante Girardi.
 
George Mason responded in the next half inning with a solo home run to tie the score at 1-1.
 
The Patriots took the lead for the first time after driving in three runs in the top of the fifth, bringing the score to 4-1.
 
FIU put together a strong bottom of the fifth, drawing two walks and hitting a single to load the bases. A well hit ball up the middle by Girardi would turn into a double play but drive in a run, making the score 4-2.
 
The Panthers would earn four more hits but could not mount a comeback, eventually dropping the series deciding game, 5-2. 

UP NEXT
The Panthers are back at FIU Baseball Stadium on Tuesday February 21 for a midweek clash with Bethune-Cookman. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. Fans can watch the match live on C-USA TV.
 
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