May 14, 2016
05-14-16 - UCF at UConn - Images by UCF Knights
STORRS, Conn. (UCFKnights.com) - The Knights held an 8-6 lead entering the bottom of the eighth inning, but for the second time in as many days, UConn rallied for a come-back victory. The Huskies behind a nine-run frame posted a 15-8 win Saturday at J.O. Christian Field.
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UCF (25-27, 8-12 The American) jumped out to a 6-0 advantage after the top of the fifth inning. Junior Sam Tolleson notched a two-run double to put the Knights on the board in the third frame, while runs were also driven in by juniors Austin Griffin and Eli Putnam (2).
After UConn (28-22, 10-9 The American) cut the Knights' lead to 6-3 in the bottom-half, Griffin, who went 3-for-4, doubled down the left field line and scored on a sac fly by junior Ryan Crile. The second base hit of the game by junior Brennan Bozeman provided the Knights with an 8-3 advantage.
The Huskies scored three times in the sixth frame and registered nine runs in the eighth frame to complete their come-from-behind victory.
Next Up
- The series between the Knights and Huskies concludes at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
- The Knights are back home to complete the regular season on Thursday, May 19 against East Carolina at 6:30 p.m.