Eagles Soar Past Wildcats Behind Embury’s Big Bat, Dominant Pitching
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Interstat) — Jon Embury homered and drove in four runs as Florida Gulf Coast routed Bethune-Cookman 13-5 on Saturday, clinching the weekend series.
The Eagles’ offense exploded for 19 hits. Embury finished 4 for 5, launching a three-run homer in the seventh. Javier Gorostola also homered, a three-run shot in the second, and had four RBIs.
Florida Gulf Coast starter Chris Diaz dominated, allowing no hits over six innings. He gave up one unearned run, striking out three. The Eagles built a 13-0 lead before the Wildcats scored five unanswered, three on a Jeter Polledo triple.
Florida Gulf Coast improved to 12-3. Bethune-Cookman fell to 9-6. The teams conclude their three-game series Sunday.