Senior pitcher Franky Lopez delivered a dominant outing on the mound, setting the tone for Hope International’s series sweep with a stellar performance in a 16-0 victory. Lopez tossed 6.0 shutout innings, allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out a career-high nine batters.
Lopez’s command and composure were evident throughout the game, as he limited scoring chances and controlled the tempo from start to finish. With a 0.00 ERA and an impressive 0.83 WHIP for the outing, he anchored a pitching staff that completely overwhelmed Embry-Riddle and helped secure one of the most decisive wins of the week.