MIAMI – The FIU baseball team kicked off its four-game weekend series on Friday night, securing a 4-3 victory over Merrimack at FIU Baseball Stadium.
Debuting their VICE-inspired uniforms, the Panthers (8-2) capitalized on a three-run third inning and solid pitching to earn their eighth win of the season. FIU's 8-2 record marks its best start since 2020 and the strongest under third-year head coach .
After two scoreless innings, FIU broke through in the third. lined an RBI single to left-center, scoring from second. Two batters later, launched a towering two-run homer to right field—his first of the season—giving FIU a 3-0 advantage.