Fitzpatrick brothers pull within shot of Smalley and Springer at Zurich Classic

Brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick combined for a seven-under 65 in alternate shot play Friday to pull them within one stroke of leaders Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer through two rounds at the Zurich Classic.

Smalley and Springer, having tied the tournament record with a 58 in better ball play in the opening round, combined for a 70 in the second, leaving them 16 under par at 128.

Saturday’s third round will tee off with nine teams within two shots of the lead.

Tied for second are the teams of Billy Horschel and Tom Hoge, along with Davis Thompson and Austin Eckroat.

Shane Lowry and Brooks Koepka missed the cut by one stroke at 135.