MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. | On the brink of making its first SUN Conference Softball Tournament in its short-lived program history, Florida Memorial fell to Webber 3-1 at Walt Frazier Park at Carol City.
The Warriors took an early lead in the top of the second inning before responding with the game-tying run in the bottom stanza when FMU outfielder
Kayla Jade Morales was walked with the bases loaded, scoring
Ciara Justice for the teams' only run of the contest.
After a back and forth defensive battle, Webber scored two runs in the top of the fifth inning on a crucial two-out two-RBI single to take a 3-1 lead. In the bottom of the fifth, the Lions had a golden chance to cut the deficit with runners on first and second base, but freshman
Kylie Enrique struck out to end the inning just moments after
Ciara Justice did the same.
FMU pitcher
Gabriela Pinto (6-11) was credited with the loss as she allowed just two earned runs while striking out four batters.
The Lions return to action on Saturday, April 27 as they host Webber in a doubleheader for senior day. First pitch is slated for 12 p.m. at Walt Frazier Park at Carol City.