SAN ANTONIO — Florida Atlantic scored early in the contest and used a total of four pitchers to shut out UTSA by a score of 10-0 in Sunday's series finale at Roadrunner Field.
Florida Atlantic (25-13-1, 12-6 C-USA) owned a 2-0 lead that held through the first six innings before exploding for eight runs in the final three innings of play.
Right-hander C.J. Pickering earned his first start of the season and gave up two runs in the first inning before settling in on the mound. He then retired 14 straight batters before allowing four runs in the seventh. Pickering was charged with the loss in his season-high 6.2 frames, as he struck out four and walked one.
UTSA (20-18, 9-9 C-USA) tallied seven hits on the day, two of which went for extra bases and another two that were pinch hits. No Roadrunner registered multiple base knocks.
Jesse Baker and Kevin Markham each extend their hit streaks to four, while Ben Brookover has now reached safely in 17 straight games. Brookover had his 14-game hit streak snapped in the series opener on Friday.
The Roadrunners had an opportunity to score in the fifth, but they were unable to capitalize on a bases loaded situation after a single and back-to-back walks loaded the bases. Aldo Buendia grounded into a double play that ended the UTSA scoring threat.
Owls starter Mark Nowatnick earned the win after going five innings, scattering four hits, walking two and striking out one.
UTSA will be back in action on Tuesday, April 25, when it hosts Houston Baptist at 6 p.m. The Roadrunners defeated the Huskies 18-6 back on March 21.
