JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | The Florida Memorial softball team dismantled Trinity Baptist in record setting fashion, defeating the Eagles 14-0 in game one of the doubleheader, then continuing their hot streak with a 24-3 shellacking in game two. FMU set multiple program records on the memorable afternoon, including most runs scored in one inning (14), most runs scored in a game (24), and most runs scored in a doubleheader (38).
Game 1
FMU 14 - TBC 0 (4 innings)
The inning heard around the world was spectacular as FMU poured in a record 14 runs in the opening frame. Centerfielder
Ciara Justice generated a game-high 3-RBI to go along with two hits and two runs scored while teammates
Kylie Enrique and
Breana Morales both also produced 3-RBI, with Enrique adding two runs scored.
Freshman
Leneaya Silva and junior
Heidy Olivo both added two runs apiece in the lopsided victory.
FMU pitcher Morales was credited with the victory, allowing just one hit in three innings pitched.
Game 2
FMU 24 - TBC 3 (5 innings)
The game heard around the world was legendary as FMU scored a record 24 runs in one game, setting a program record. Freshman first baseman
Kylie Enrique produced a two-RBI home run in the first inning, then generated another two-RBI homer in the third, collecting a total of four-RBI, three runs scored and two home runs in epic fashion.
In the fifth inning, freshman catcher
Leneaya Silva hit a grand slam in dramatic fashion, ending the contest and giving the Lions their best start in program history with an 8-2 record. Silva finished the game with a season-high 5-RBI while fellow freshman Enrique added 4-RBI while Centerfielder
Ciara Justice chipped in with three-RBI and one run scored while catcher
Ciera Taylor produced three runs scored, two-RBI and two hits in the demolition of Trinity Baptist.
Aleah Killebrew generated two runs, three hits and one-RBI while third baseman
Breanna Reyes finished with a remarkable four hits, four runs and 3-RBI in four batting attempts.
Keiser transfer
Kaylie Araujo was credited with the victory on the mound, striking out one batter in one inning pitched.
The Lions return to action on Sunday, February 25 as they travel to Duval County to face Florida HBCU Edward Waters in a doubleheader. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. in Jacksonville, Fla.
