Tampa Set For Regional Matchup With Flagler
TAMPA, Fla. – The top-ranked Tampa Spartans welcome visitors from St. Augustine in a midweek matchup.
The Matchup: No. 1 University of Tampa Spartans vs. Flagler College Saints
Records: Tampa (8-1), Flagler (5-5)
Dates/Times: Tuesday, February 22 at 6 p.m.
Location: University of Tampa Baseball Field | 601 North Blvd. | Tampa, Fla.
About the Spartans: Coming off a weekend sweep, the Spartans extend their undefeated streak at home to six. Outfielder E.J. Cumbo leads the Spartans in plate appearances with 44, has a batting average of .341, and six of his 15 hits have involved extra bases. J.D. Urso, Dan Sullivan, and Drew Ehrhard all sit at the top of the list in RBI, with 10. Starting pitcher Michael Paul in three starts, has a record of 2-0 and a no decision. He also has an ERA of 0.52 in 17.1 IP with 19 K's.
About the Saints: Head into Tuesday night's matchup after sweeping Sunshine State Conference opponent, Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla. Ashton Thomas an outfielder and first baseman, leads the Saints in batting average with .360 and has also collected three doubles on the year. Mason Gray their primary shortstop, is hitting .265 on the year, and is 5-for-5 with stolen base attempts. Starting pitcher Gage Voorhees, has a record on 2-1 on the year with three starts. His ERA currently sits at 1.42, with 19.0 IP, 21 K's, and only allowing three walks on the season.
Series History: The two programs have met a total of seven times. Tampa has won five meetings and one game ended in a 7-7 tie, dating back to the 1989 season.