FITZPATRICK LEADS ITALIAN OPEN AFTER ROUND 2

ROME (AP) — Five-time European Tour winner Matthew Fitzpatrick took a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Italian Open on Friday, while local favourite Francesco Molinari missed the cut.
Fitzpatrick, an Englishman, moved to 10-under par with seven birdies and one bogey for a round of 65 at Olgiata Country Club.
"Been a little while — Germany, which was back in June, last time I was challenging. When you're in these kind of positions, it's always exciting," Fitzpatrick said. "That's why you play the game, and look forward to the weekend."