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Florida Gulf Coast University’s baseball team endured a frustrating ASUN series against Jacksonville University, suffering back-to-back shutout losses. FGCU lost 8-0 and 3-0, marking the first time in program history they went scoreless in consecutive games. Despite notable pitching performance from Evan Dempsey, the team’s offense struggled significantly, leaving them looking to avoid a series sweep in their next game. With their record at 15-23 overall and 6-11 in conference play, FGCU aims to bounce back and enhance its overall performance.
Jacksonville, Florida – Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) baseball faced a challenging weekend against Jacksonville University (JU), suffering back-to-back shutout losses in an ASUN series. The Eagles were defeated 8-0 on April 17 and 3-0 on April 18, 2025, marking the first time in the program’s history they have gone scoreless in consecutive games.
In the first game, FGCU could only muster three hits against JU’s starting pitcher Richard Long, who was named the ASUN Preseason Pitcher of the Year. Long delivered a dominant performance, pitching eight scoreless innings, striking out multiple Eagles hitters and controlling the tempo of the game. The only bright spot for FGCU came in the second inning when Mac Moise hit a leadoff double. However, the Eagles did not record another hit until the eighth inning when Jon Embury and Cayden Hessemyer each collected infield singles, leaving the bases loaded but failing to score.
Conversely, Jacksonville’s offense exploded in the second inning, scoring five runs on three hits off FGCU’s starting pitcher Chris Diaz. Diaz’s struggles included allowing five runs and striking out five over four innings. In relief, Logan Baisley pitched another four innings but conceded two runs on four hits. Jacksonville totaled 11 hits, nearly all of which were singles, demonstrating a consistent offensive performance throughout the game. This outcome put FGCU’s record at 15-22 overall and 6-10 in ASUN play.
The situation did not improve for FGCU in their second meeting on April 18. Despite a strong pitching performance from Evan Dempsey, who threw seven scoreless innings while striking out nine, the bullpen faltered and permitted three runs in the eighth inning. Although Cayden Hessemyer stood out offensively for FGCU with a 2-for-4 performance, the Eagles finished the game without scoring, leading to an 11-0 deficit in the series.
As a result of these two defeats, FGCU’s record fell to 15-23 overall and 6-11 in conference play. The Eagles now face the prospect of a series sweep against JU, a team that had struggled with an eight-game losing streak against FGCU before these two victories. The Eagles will play again on April 19, 2025, with the first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m., hoping to avoid a complete sweep and regain momentum in their season.
The recent struggles highlight a challenging season for FGCU, who have now been shut out four times this year and are seeking to bounce back from these latest defeats. The focus will remain on offensive production and improving overall performance as the team prepares to face Jacksonville once again.
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