Baseball falls by double digits to Wisconsin Superior in Auburndale

Auburndale, FL – The Fitchburg State University baseball team fell to the University of Wisconsin–Superior by a 12–1 final this afternoon in non-conference action at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational.

The Basics

Fitchburg State 1, Wisconsin–Superior 12
Records: Fitchburg State (0-1), Wisconsin–Superior (1-0)

How It Happened

Fitchburg State battled throughout the afternoon but was limited offensively as Wisconsin–Superior secured a 12–1 victory in non-conference play. The Yellowjackets took an early lead with two runs in the first inning and added another in the second to build a 3–0 advantage. Wisconsin–Superior later extended the lead with a four-run fourth inning to make the score 7–0.

The Falcons broke through in the top of the eighth inning when freshman infielder Ruairi Rago (Port Jefferson, N.Y.) delivered an RBI single to center field, scoring senior catcher Joshua Googins (Braintree, Mass.) to account for Fitchburg State's lone run of the contest. Senior Adam Wholley (Londonderry, N.H.) made the start on the mound for the Falcons, tossing three innings while striking out three batters. Junior Pete Joslyn (Holden, Mass.) followed in relief, while freshman Evan Aubin (Killingworth, Conn.) provided a strong outing out of the bullpen with 2.1 scoreless innings and two strikeouts. Freshman Thomas Watts (Foxboro, Mass.) also saw time on the mound in relief. At the plate, Fitchburg State was led by Tyler Fonck (Milford, Conn.), Joshua Googins, and Ruairi Rago, who each recorded a hit for the Falcons.

Wisconsin–Superior added five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to secure the final 12–1 result.

By the Numbers

• Freshman Ruairi Rago recorded his first collegiate RBI with a single in the eighth inning.

• Senior Joshua Googins scored the Falcons' lone run of the contest and added one of Fitchburg State's three hits.

• Sophomore Tyler Fonck also recorded a hit for Fitchburg State.

• Freshman Evan Aubin tossed 2.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts in relief.

Up Next

The Falcons continue play at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational with additional non-conference games scheduled for Thursday at 11 AM vs Lakeland in Auburndale, Florida.

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