FIU baseball settles for split against Manhattan College

Old and common baseball knowledge says that one of the hardest things to do in the sport is sweep a doubleheader. FIU found that out the hard way against visiting Manhattan College.

Perhaps on cruise control after a dominating 17-0 win in Game 1, FIU fell victim to a late-inning rally, and the Panthers settled for a split after dropping Game 2 by a 5-3 score.

The FIU bullpen spoiled an excellent start by Game 2 starter Garrett Cave, who followed Game 1 starter Andres Nunez’s eight shutout innings with five of his own.

Nunez earned his second win of the season, while Cave was stuck with a no-decision after relievers Gianni Zayas and Dominic LoBrutto combined to allow five runs in the seventh.

The Game 2 win was the first of the season for Manhattan (1-6).

Brian Portelli (3 for 4, three runs, RBI) and Zach Soria (2 for 5, two runs, two RBI) paced the Panthers in Game 1.

This story was originally published February 28, 2015 at 11:43 PM with the headline "FIU baseball settles for split against Manhattan College."