Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Rally Late, Edge Minnesota Golden Gophers in 9th on Error

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Interstat) — The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles remained undefeated Wednesday, rallying for a 6-5 walk-off win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Swanson Stadium. The Eagles scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth when Minnesota shortstop Jack Spanier’s throwing error allowed Nelson to score from second base. Weber Neels hit a two-run homer for Minnesota, which led 5-2 after six innings. The Eagles, who outhit the Gophers 14-5, chipped away with single runs in the seventh and eighth before the decisive ninth. Florida Gulf Coast improved to 4-0. Minnesota fell to 3-1.