Live Blog: UCF vs. Jacksonville, Game 1

The University of Central Florida starts a three-game weekend series with Jacksonville University at home before playing in Jacksonville for Game 2 and Game 3.

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University of Central Florida outfielder Eli Putnam, left, runs to first base during a 4-0 win over Jacksonville University at Jay Bergman Field on Friday, March 17, 2017. (Photo by Victor Tan / New Day Review)


UCF has been very good on two outs, especially tonight. The Knights got their first two runs with two outs. But Bryce Peterson flies out to center field on the first pitch he sees.


Three of the six batters Robby Howell has faced so far tonight have gone down by strikeouts.


Kyle Marsh had a 10-pitch at-bat before getting walked. Then, Rylan Thomas had a seven-pitch at-bat before grounding out into the double play.

Marsh: KBKFBBFFFB
Thomas: SBFBFFF

JU’s starter had himself a 23-pitch first inning.


Robby Howell (3-0) gets the start on the mound. He has posted a 2.82 ERA in 22.1 innings with 22 strikeouts. Batters are hitting .244 against him.