MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. | Florida Memorial struggled in its first game of the series against No. 5 Webber, ending in a 12-2 loss after seven innings. 

Webber kicked off the game with six runs in the top of the first to propel themselves to a 6-0 lead early. An Ivan Zambrano RBI single scored senior Raymond Rivera for the Lions' first run of the game in the bottom of the second. Webber extended their lead to 8-1, with two runs in the top of the fourth before adding an additional four runs in the top of the sixth to take a 12-1 lead over FMU. A Luis Ruiz RBI single scored pinch runner Adrian Astudillo in the bottom of the seventh but the offense couldn't add additional runs as the game ended after seven innings due to the mercy rule.

Boynton Beach native Max Charnin (3-3) was credited with the loss allowing five hits, four earned runs, and one walk during his lone inning on the mound. Toronto native Ricardo Alvarez de Lugo came in relief and in three innings allowed four hits and two earned runs along with three walks. 

Junior Jerryk Caceras was next on the mound and in two innings allowed three hits, four earned runs, and two walks while striking out one Warrior. Mexico City native Andres Mendes finished pitching duties for FMU, allowing only one walk in his lone inning on the mound.

The loss drops FMU to 16-17 on the year and 5-12 in conference play.

The Lions return to action Friday, April 12, where they'll host Webber in a doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Harry T. Moore Baseball Field.