FGCU remains undefeated with 14-7 win over Stonehill

FORT MYERS, Fla. – FGCU extended its best start to a season in program history Sunday with a 14-7 win over Stonehill College. For the Eagles, four home runs – including two by Jon Embury – allowed the Eagles to secure their second sweep in as many weeks. Embury once again showcased his power with two home runs as part of his 2-for-3 performance with two runs scored and four RBIs while also drawing a walk. Through seven games the Eagles’ catcher is hitting an impressive .469 with five home runs, 12 runs scored and 14 RBIs. Of his 15 hits this season, 10 have been for extra bases. In all, FGCU (7-0) slugged out 14 runs on 13 hits while drawing nine walks with five extra-base hits. Stonehill (0-7) trotted out seven different pitchers to the mound, none of whom lasted more than 1 2/3 innings, and all but two allowed multiple runs. Noah Durham (0-2) was charged with the loss for Stonehill after allowing three runs on three hits in 1 2/3 innings. Durham gave up back-to-back home runs on consecutive pitches to start the game, allowing Evan Dempsey to hit a 382 foot home run on a
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