Spartans Fall to Tars After Weather Delay

TAMPA, Fla. – After thunderstorms and showers would delay the start of the game, Tampa would lose a tough series opener to Rollins. The winner of the best of three series will punch their ticket to Carey, N.C. for the NCAA Championship series.

Final Score: Rollins College Tars 2, University of Tampa Spartans 1

Records: Tampa (44-12), Rollins (39-15)

Location: UT Baseball Field || Tampa, Fla.

All-Time Series: Despite falling to to Rollins tonight, Tampa still holds a commanding 124-55-1 all-time series lead.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The first scoring opportunity presented itself for Tampa in the bottom of the fourth inning, but were unable to capitalize after leaving two runners on in scoring position. Bottom 4 | 0-0 Tie

• Tampa would even the score at one after a Dan Sullivan double to left field scoring Drew Ehrhard from first. Bottom 5 | 1-1 Tie

• Rollins would regain and take the lead for a second time after a solo homerun to left field. Top 7 | 2-1 Rollins

• The Spartans would be unable to get anything going offensively and would fall to the Tars in the opening game. Bottom 9 | 2-1 Rollins

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Ehrhard went 2-for-4 and scored the Spartans only run

• Sullivan went 1-for-4 with a 2B and RBI

• Paul went 6.1 IP, 2 ER, and ended with 5 K

OUTSIDE THE BOX:

• Dan Sullivan continues his hot hitting streak after a double tonight

UP NEXT: The Spartans will take on the Tars tomorrow @ 3pm for game two of the best of three series. Game 3 will be played at a time to be determined if necessary.