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Ospreys rally late, fall to Rutgers in series sweep

Ospreys rally late, fall to Rutgers in series sweep

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Feb 23, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Of all stats in the series finale between Rutgers and UNF, 11 runners left on base were the most glaring for UNF in a 7-6 loss to Rutgers.  “A lot of it comes...

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Ospreys’ pitching woes continue in decisive loss to Rutgers

Ospreys’ pitching woes continue in decisive loss to Rutgers

John Watson, News Director Feb 22, 2020

In game two of a three-game series against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, the Ospreys once again had a tough time connecting on hits and holding their own on the mound in a 16-4 loss. Even though...

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Scarlet Knights rout Ospreys in series opener

Scarlet Knights rout Ospreys in series opener

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Feb 22, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Behind 18 hits and 14 runs, Rutgers’ hitting overpowered UNF in a 14-3 win on Friday.  Logan Clayton was roughed up early in his second start of the season,...

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Jewell silences Ospreys' bats

Jewell silences Ospreys’ bats

Tyler Prom Feb 17, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson UNF’s bats struggled against VMI’s pitching, losing 5-1 in the last game of the three game series. It started out as a beautiful day at Harmon Stadium but...

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Marabell plates three in win over Keydets

Marabell plates three in win over Keydets

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Feb 15, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Coming off a walk-off balk win the night before, the Ospreys proved that was no fluke with standout performances from Blake Marabell, Brandon Reitz and Dominick Madonna...

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Sophomore Abraham Sequera takes a swing.

Ospreys begin season with walk-off balk

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Feb 15, 2020

Featured image by: Brett Nweeia Some wins aren’t always how you draw them out from the beginning.  In a close battle, the Ospreys eked out a 5-4 win over VMI on a walk-off balk in the bottom...

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Clayton's cap for the UNF Ospreys. Photo courtesy of Logan Clayton

Clayton takes the mound

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Feb 14, 2020

Before every game he pitches, Logan Clayton takes a breath and reads a message on the brim of his hat: be the best.  “That’s something that just kind of stuck with me,” Clayton said. “After...

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Junior Blake Marabell tracks down the ball

2020 UNF baseball season preview

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 30, 2020

Featured image by: Brett Nweeia Video by: Brett Nweeia and Drew McDonald [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpx9xV_twh4[/embedyt] The UNF baseball team has made impressive runs in the ASUN...

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UNF outfielder takes flight

UNF outfielder takes flight

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Oct 23, 2019

Video and featured image by: Brett Nweeia [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ExApeexUrI[/embedyt] When he's not robbing home runs, Raff Libunao takes to the skies in his spare time as a certified...

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UNF student athlete Frank German has been named a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award.

Ospreys in the pros: Baseball edition

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 16, 2019

The minor leagues is a long grind for any player and this update of former Ospreys shows their progress climbing the ladder in the 2019 season. Donnie Dewees: The outfielder for the Chicago Cubs’...

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 photo courtesy of UNF Athletics

Waiting for the call: former Ospreys share their stories of the 2019 MLB Draft

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 21, 2019

On draft day, every player has a unique story for where they were when they got the call. The three Ospreys who were signed by a team in the 2019 MLB Draft (Brad Depperman, Tanner Murphy, Nick Marchese)...

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Diamondbacks sign Nick Marchese

Drew McDonald, Sports Editpr Jun 8, 2019

After the 2019 MLB Draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks signed UNF pitcher Nick Marchese as a free agent. Marchese is the third Osprey to earn a spot on a major league team after sporting a 7-0 record...

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