Babson Park, FL – The 6th ranked Webber International Baseball team took care of business against the Florida Memorial Lions on Friday and Saturday for Senior Weekend. The Warriors won 3 out of 4 games to send the Seniors at their last series at Brad Niethammer Field out with a bang.
Game 1: WIU Dominates 18-5 WIU opened the series with an offensive showcase, quickly taking a 3-0 lead in the first inning with a three-run homer by S. Nitch. FMU tied the game at 4-4 in the third, but WIU responded powerfully with an explosive eight-run inning highlighted by home runs from J. Smith, J. Martinez, and another from Nitch. FMU attempted a comeback, but WIU maintained control, ultimately winning 17-5. S. Nitch starred with two home runs and five RBIs.
Game 2: WIU Walks Off in Extras, 5-4 FMU took an early 4-0 lead, capitalizing on WIU errors and timely hits. WIU rallied late, scoring three in the sixth and tying the game at four in the seventh with a clutch home run from B. Sanchez. The game extended to extra innings, with WIU securing the walk-off victory in the 10th inning as J. Martinez drew a bases-loaded walk to bring home the decisive run for a thrilling 5-4 win.
Game 3: FMU Holds Off WIU 7-6 FMU established an early lead with powerful hitting, including home runs by R. Rivera and E. Farrell, leading 7-1 by the third inning. WIU chipped away with consistent offense, narrowing the gap to one run by the seventh inning. Despite a two-run rally sparked by hits from J. Martinez and R. Recio, WIU fell just short as FMU managed to hold on, securing a narrow 7-6 victory.
Game 4: WIU Takes Series Finale 12-5 In the final game, WIU's offense exploded early, scoring eight runs in the first inning on nine hits. FMU attempted to respond, highlighted by a two-run homer from C. Marte in the third inning, but WIU kept padding their lead, including a home run by S. Schulz in the second inning. FMU added late runs but couldn't overcome WIU's strong pitching and consistent batting. WIU comfortably took the series finale 11-5.
Series Summary: Webber International took the series three games to one, showcasing powerful offensive performances throughout. Notable contributions came from S. Nitch, J. Martinez, and B. Sanchez, each delivering critical home runs and timely hits across the series. Florida Memorial demonstrated resilience, notably in their narrow Game 3 victory, but ultimately WIU's depth proved decisive.
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