Owls Edge Golden Panthers in 11 Innings Behind Stellar Pitching

MIAMI (Interstat) — Zach Kilby and two relievers combined for 10 2/3 hitless innings as Florida Atlantic outlasted Florida International 5-3 in 11 innings on Saturday at FIU Baseball Stadium.

The Owls, who had 10 hits, broke a 3-3 tie with two unearned runs in the 11th, one scoring on a wild pitch. Kilby earned top star honors with four scoreless innings of relief, striking out four. Kyzer Smith and Tyler Murphy also provided hitless relief for Florida Atlantic.

Andrew Ildefonso went 4 for 5 with an RBI for the Golden Panthers, who finished with eight hits. Mario Trivella hit a solo home run in the fifth.

Florida Atlantic improved to 8-6. Florida International fell to 7-9. The teams conclude their series Sunday.