March 15, 2024
Spartans Clinch Game One Against The Eagles
2
Embry-Riddle (Fla.)
18-9, 3-4
3
#4 Tampa
21-4, 5-2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Embry-Riddle (Fla.)
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0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
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#4 Tampa
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1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | 3 | 5 | 1 |
TAMPA, Fla. - No. 4 Tampa Clinch game one against Embry-Riddle.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: No. 4 Tampa 3 ⎮ Embry-Riddle 2
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Tampa took an early lead in the first inning when Camryn Wineinger singled to right field, bringing Lauren Fantone home for an unearned run.
- Embry-Riddle managed to tie the game in the third inning when Raissa Bianco singled through the right side, driving in a run.
- However, Tampa regained the lead in the third inning with Wineinger once again coming through with a fielder's choice that allowed Kinnah Kreidler to score. Wineinger later advanced to second on a passed ball, bringing the score to 3-1.
- Embry-Riddle fought back in the fifth inning with Kelsey Kressler hitting a sacrifice fly to right field, allowing Parker Ray to score an unearned run. Despite their efforts, Embry-Riddle fell short as Tampa's pitching held strong to secure the win.
INSIDE THE STATS:
- Kate DeSimone of Tampa was credited with the win, pitching a solid game with 7 innings, allowing only 3 hits and 2 runs.
UP NEXT: No. 4 Tampa will look to complete the series against Embry-Riddle with games two and three being played March 16th, 2024.