With heavy rainstorms throughout the earlier part of the day, the rain ceased to allow an early evening Charlotte men’s baseball game at home in Hayes stadium. The Niners faced in-conference opponent Florida Atlantic. Charlotte fell short losing 8-4.
Charlotte entered tonight’s game 12-15-1, coming off a win versus non-conference opponent UNC-Asheville. The Florida Atlantic Owls brought their record of 20-9.
Charlotte struggled throughout the beginning of the game. Florida Atlantic got off to a strong start, scoring six runs in the first three innings. The 49er’s offense had no answer to the hot bats of Florida Atlantic.