Top-Ranked Tampa Completes Weekend Sweep of USC Aiken

TAMPA, Fla. – The University of Tampa Spartans sweep the three-game series from the University of South Carolina-Aiken Pacers.

Final Game: No. 1 Tampa (7), USC Aiken (1)
Records: Tampa (8-1), USC Aiken (4-5)
Location: UT Baseball Field || Tampa, Fla.
All-Time Series: Tampa has won all seven meetings against the Pacers.

HOW IT HAPPENED: In the top of the first, Jackson Hannon doubled down the right field line with two outs to drive in Josh Sharp. | 1-0 USC Aiken. In the bottom of the first, Dan Sullivan walked on a full count to bring home E.J. Cumbo. Jordan Lala then grounded out back to the pitcher, allowing Drew Ehrhard to score. J.D. Urso capped off the big first inning with a two-run single, scoring Jamarcus Lyons and Sullivan. | 4-1 Tampa. In the bottom of the third, Joel Haney was called on in relief of USC Aiken starter Luke Parker after 2+ innings. Josh Rulli hit a sacrifice fly to center, scoring Adam Hunt. | 5-1 Tampa. In the top of the 6^th, Tampa starter Nick Long was replaced by Eric Linder after 5 strong innings. | 5-1 Tampa. In the top of the 7^th, Dalton Ross was called on to relieve Eric Linder. | 5-1 Tampa. In the bottom of the 8^th, Adam Krissinger relieved Joel Haney. After only two batters faced, Adam Krissinger was pulled in favor of Dylan Wilhelm. Josh Rulli cashed in a sacrifice fly to right field, driving in J.D. Urso, then Jose Cadenas followed Urso home on a throwing error by the first baseman Nick Tripp on the same play. | 7-1 Tampa. Alex Passarella was called on to close the ninth inning. | 7-1 Tampa Final.

INSIDE THE STATS:

• D. Ehrhard: 2-4, 1 2B, 1 BB
• J.D. Urso: 1-2, 2 RBI, 1 BB
• N. Long: W, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

UP NEXT: The Tampa Spartans play host to Flagler College in a single-game series on Tuesday, February 22^nd at 6:00 p.m.