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SMOKE BOMBS: Amid nearby wildfire smoke, FIU hits 8 HRs in doubleheader sweep of George Mason

With smoke from a nearby wildfire engulfing Infinity Insurance Park on Sunday, FIU clobbered eight home runs and scored 30 runs in a doubleheader sweep of George Mason.

The Panthers -- which defeated the Patriots 16-0 in game one and 14-3 in the night cap -- improved to 9-7 on season. George Mason is now 4-10.

Lorenzo Hampton, Jr. led the home run derby for the Panthers with three home runs in the twinbill. Austin Shenton and Juan Teixeira each hit two home runs. Javier Valdes had a home run in the night cap.