Spartans Ravage Golden Rams to Sweep Series
TAMPA, Fla.-Unloading 24 runs between two games, the No. 1 University of Tampa baseball team swept visiting Albany State University Saturday. UT took the rain-delayed first contest by a 7-1 final score and followed with a 17-run onslaught to win game two 17-9.
The Spartans improve to 11-1 on the season while the Golden Rams dip to 5-12.
Designated hitter Stephen Dezzi led the squad with a perfect 3-for-3 outing in the rain-delayed second game of the series. The junior tallied a pair of RBI on the contest while catcher Nick Tindall notched his fourth home run of the season. The junior plated a pair of runs in the tie-breaking third frame.
Golden Rams center fielder Reise McDaniel was the lone ASU player to record multiple hits in the first game as Tampa limited the visitors to four base-hits.
Reliever Kevin McNorton (1-0) earned his first win of the season in four innings of work, allowing three hits and sending four batters down on strikes.
ASU starter Jared Arrington was the pitcher of record, picking up the loss in his five innings of work, allowing seven runs on six hits.
The Spartan unleashed 17 hits to score 17 runs in the final game win as six players notched multiple RBI.
Outfielder Michael Danner tallied three hits in the rout, including two runs scored and a pair of RBI. Senior Zach Gawrych mirrored with a two hits, three RBI and two runs scored in addition to a stolen base.
Utility infielder Tyler Ding continued to wreak havoc on the Golden Rams pitching staff, tallying another two hits and two runs while patrolling third base.
Right-handed pitcher Brett Jones (1-0) earned the win, tossing two innings of relief. The junior struck out three and limited Albany State to two runs in his two-inning effort.
Tampa will welcome Saginaw Valley State on Friday Feb. 28th for a 3 p.m. contest. Live stats as well as a live video webcast will be made available through www.tampaspartans.tv.
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