Gallery: Softball earns 6-5 victory vs. Maryland

The Owls win all five games of weekend tournament, including a 6-5 walk off in the last game vs. the University of Maryland

Junior infielder Melissa Martinez fields a ground ball during warm-ups before FAU’s game against the University of Maryland. Martinez went 1 for 3 with a run scored.  Ryan Lynch | Contributing Photographer
Junior infielder Melissa Martinez fields a ground ball during warm-ups before FAU’s game against the University of Maryland. Martinez went 1 for 3 with a run scored.


 

An FAU player’s helmet is left on the field after the team’s walk off victory. The Owls are now 9-1, their best start since 1998. Ryan Lynch | Contributing Photographer
An FAU player’s helmet is left on the field after the team’s walk off victory. The Owls are now 9-1, their best start since 1998.


 

enior outfielder Lindsay Shell is rushed by teammates after scoring the game winning run on an errant throw to first base. The Owls have now won eight in a row, and have come from behind in two of their nine victories this season. Ryan Lynch | Contributing Photographer
Senior outfielder Lindsay Shell is rushed by teammates after scoring the game winning run on an errant throw to first base. The Owls have now won eight in a row, and have come from behind in two of their nine victories this season.


 

Junior infielder Carnesha Thompson prepares to lead off second base. Thompson went 2 for 4 and scored one of the Owls’ six runs. Ryan Lynch | Contributing Photographer
Junior infielder Carnesha Thompson prepares to lead off second base. Thompson went 2 for 4 and scored one of the Owls’ six runs.


 

Senior catcher Shannon Bustillos waits in the on-deck circle for her turn to bat. Bustillos had one of the Terrapins’ seven hits on the day. Ryan Lynch | Contributing Photographer
Senior catcher Shannon Bustillos waits in the on-deck circle for her turn to bat. Bustillos had one of the Terrapins’ seven hits on the day.


 

Freshman catcher Alex Miller goes out to talk to sophomore pitcher Kylee Hanson. Miller went hitless in three at-bats. Ryan Lynch | Contributing Photographer
Freshman catcher Alex Miller goes out to talk to sophomore pitcher Kylee Hanson. Miller went hitless in three at-bats.


 

Sophomore outfielder Delaney Rickey waits for a pitch to be delivered.  Rickey had four putouts in the game. Ryan Lynch | Contributing Photographer
Sophomore outfielder Delaney Rickey waits for a pitch to be delivered. Rickey had four putouts in the game.