The Queens University of Charlotte baseball team secured a decisive 7-3 victory over North Florida in the series opener, fueled by an explosive start that saw six runs in just two innings. The Royals' pitching proved timely, effectively stranding 11 Osprey runners and mitigating North Florida's offensive pressure despite the Ospreys racking up eight hits. A solid performance from Queens鈥� hitters, coupled with key defensive plays, enabled them to clinch a much-needed ASUN conference win.

By the Numbers
  • Grayson Childers achieved three hits and two doubles, marking his fifth multi-hit game.
  • Queens pitchers combined for 4 strikeouts during a critical late-game situation, with Jake Young earning his third save of the season.
State of Play
  • Queens improved to 8-21 overall and 4-6 in ASUN play with this victory.
  • North Florida fell to 16-14 overall, maintaining an 8-2 record in the ASUN but suffered a setback in this series opener.
What's Next

Queens will face North Florida again on April 3 at 6:00 p.m. for the second game of the series, aiming to continue their momentum. With the series still in play, both teams are poised for a critical matchup that could affect conference standings.

Bottom Line

This win provides Queens a crucial push in the ASUN conference, showing their potential with strong offensive starts and promising pitching, setting the stage for upcoming challenges as they seek to improve their season record.