Liberty University
14-4, 2-1
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North Florida
7-13, 1-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| North Florida | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
No. 14 Liberty Outlasts North Florida 7-5
3/20/2022 6:35:37 PM | Baseball
The No. 14 Liberty Flames erased an early three-run deficit with six unanswered runs, sliding past the North Florida Ospreys 7-5 in an ASUN contest, Sunday at Harmon Stadium.
Trailing 4-1 in the top of the fifth, the Flames plated four two-out runs to take a 5-4 lead they never relinquished. Three Hillier capped the four-run outburst with a two-run home run, his second of the season.
First baseman Brady Gulakowski had two hits, his fourth home run of the season, an RBI double, was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and had a game-high four RBI for the Flames.
Shortstop Cameron Foster collected a season-high four hits, had an RBI double and scored a run in the contest.
Liberty takes its first ASUN Conference series of 2022, two games to one. The Flames move to 14-4 overall and 2-1 in conference. Host North Florida falls to 7-13 overall and 1-2 in the ASUN.
Box Score Highlights
Records: Liberty (14-4, 2-1 ASUN); North Florida (7-13, 1-2 ASUN)
Location: Jacksonville, Fla. (Harmon Stadium)
WP: Mason Fluharty (3-1) | LP: Tony Roca (0-3) | SV: Cade Hungate (6)
Scoring Summary
1st INNING – UNF – Sequera singles, Byars scores (unearned), 1-0
1st INNING – UNF – Westbrook reaches on fielder’s choice, Sequera scores on throwing error, 2-0
2nd INNING – UNF – Sequera singles, Edge scores, 3-0
3rd INNING – LIBERTY – Gulakowski hit by a pitch, McNeal scores, 3-1
4th INNING – UNF – Westbrook singles, Grodi scores, 4-1
5th INNING – LIBERTY – Gulakowski doubles, Orndorff scores, 4-2
5th INNING – LIBERTY – Foster doubles, Gulakowski scores, 4-3
5th INNING – LIBERTY – Hillier homers, Foster scores, 5-4
7th INNING – LIBERTY – Gulakowski homers, Orndorff scores, 7-4
8th INNING – UNF – Sequera grounds out, Edge scores, 7-5
Notable Numbers
- North Florida outhit Liberty, 15-9, in the contest. The Flames committed three errors, a season-high.
- Liberty left 10 men on base. UNF left 12.
- The Flames received eight bases on balls in the contest. Second baseman Addrian McNeal walked three times.
- Liberty reliever Mason Fluharty recorded his third win of the season. The left-hander pitched 3 1/3 innings scoreless innings. He struck out six and did not walk a batter. He retired the first nine batters he faced.
- Cade Hungate, the last of four Flames to pitch in the game, earned his sixth save of the season. He did not allow a run over the final 1 1/3 innings. He stranded three Ospreys in scoring position during his appearance.
- UNF starting pitcher Tony Roca takes the loss. He gave up five runs on six hits over 4 2/3 innings. He struck out three and walked five.
- Ospreys third baseman Abraham Sequera had two hits and drove in three runs in the game.
Beyond the Box Score
- Since joining the ASUN Conference in 2019, the Flames have won each of their season-opening series.
- Liberty finishes its road swing 3-1 and is now 5-3 overall on the road in 2022.
- All six Liberty home runs during the three-game series were two-run home runs.
- Gulakowski ties with Derek Orndorff for the team lead in multi-RBI games with six. Gulakowski also has five multi-hit games.
- Foster’s four hits are the most for a Liberty player in a game this season. The freshman has multi-hit games.
- Fluharty has struck out 28 and has not walked a batter over 15 2/3 innings this season.
Up Next
Liberty returns home for a contest against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Tuesday. Game time at Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium is scheduled for 4 p.m.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Fluharty, Mason (3-1)
L: ROCA, Tony (0-3)
S: Hungate, Cade (6)
Batting:
2B: Gulakowski, Brady 1 ; Foster, Cam 2
HR: Gulakowski, Brady 1 ; Hillier, Three 1
RBI: Gulakowski, Brady 4 ; Foster, Cam 1 ; Hillier, Three 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Orndorff, Derek 2 ; Gulakowski, Brady 2 ; Foster, Cam 1 ; Hillier, Three 1 ; McNeal, Addrian 1
SB: Lazzaro, Jake 1
CS: Foster, Cam 1
HBP: Orndorff, Derek 1 ; Gulakowski, Brady 2
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Batting:
RBI: SEQUERA, Abraham 3 ; WESTBROOK, Cade 1
Base Running:
RUNS: BYARS, Isaiah 1 ; SEQUERA, Abraham 1 ; EDGE, Brock 2 ; GRODI, Grant 1
