Spartans Fall To The Sailfish

West Palm Beach, Fla. - No. 3 Tampa struggles in final two games against Palm Beach Atlantic.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Game One Final: Palm Beach Atlantic 3 | No. 3 Tampa 1

Game Two Final: Palm Beach Atlantic 2 | No. 3 Tampa 1

Records: Tampa 12-4 | Palm Beach Atlantic 5-10

HOW IT HAPPENED GAME ONE:

• The game saw Palm Beach Atlantic take an early lead in the first inning with Evoni Rodriguez hitting a triple and scoring on an error, bringing the score to 2-0.
• Tampa managed to score a run in the fourth inning thanks to a single by Kinnah Kreidler, but PBA responded with a sacrifice fly by Elisa Grande in the same inning, extending their lead to 3-1.
• Pitching played a crucial role in the game, with PBA's Lacy Marty earning the win after pitching four innings and allowing only one run. Cambria Arturo came in for relief and secured the save with three scoreless innings. 

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Mariah Galhouse suffered her first loss of the season. Pitched 3.1 innings striking out four batters, allowing four hits, and giving up three runs.
• Gwen McGinnis pitched 2.2 innings striking out four batters, giving up zero hits or runs.

HOW IT HAPPENED GAME TWO:

• The game started off with a quiet first few innings, with both teams unable to score. In the second inning, PBA's Bella O'Connor hit a home run to left field, giving them a 1-0 lead.
• Tampa responded in the fifth inning when Lilly Kiester singled down the left field line, driving in a run to tie the game at 1-1.
• The game remained tied until the seventh inning when PBA's Evoni Rodriguez singled to left center, bringing in the winning run. PBA held on to secure the 2-1 victory.

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Mary Beth Feldman pitched 6.0 innings striking out three batters, giving up seven hits, allowing two runs and one home run.
• Lexie Chevalier 3-3 at-bat
• Kiester 1-3 at-bat with one RBI

UP NEXT: The Spartans return to Tampa to host Assumption in a two game series March 6th, 2024.