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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Junior infielder Carnesha Thompson prepares to lead off second base. Thompson went 2 for 4 and scored one of the Owls’ six runs.
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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.
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Freshman catcher Alex Miller goes out to talk to sophomore pitcher Kylee Hanson. Miller went hitless in three at-bats.
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Sophomore outfielder Delaney Rickey waits for a pitch to be delivered. Rickey had four putouts in the game.
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