Derr's Double Dingers Leads Spartans to Victory Over Bridgeport

TAMPA, Fla.. - The No. 2 University of Tampa Spartans hit four Home Runs as they defeat the Bridgeport Purple Knights 10-7.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final: No. 2 Tampa Spartans 10, Bridgeport Purple Knights 7

Records: Tampa (16-5) (3-3 SSC), Bridgeport Purple Knights (1-9)

Location: UT Baseball Field | Tampa, Fla.

All-time Series: Tampa is 5-0 all-time versus Bridgeport, having most recently beaten them 16-2 last March.

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HOW IT HAPPENED:

•  Nick Derr led off the day for the Spartans with a Little League Home Run, hitting a triple and then scoring on a throwing error. | 1-0 Tampa
• The Spartans added three runs in the bottom of the second, highlighted by a two-RBI Home Run by Derr. | 4-0 Tampa
• Luis Medina hit a two-run Home Run in the bottom of the third to increase the Spartan's lead. | 6-0 Tampa
• The Purple Knights scored a run in the top of the fourth. | 6-1 Tampa.
• Derr hit his second Home Run of the day, increasing the Spartans' lead in the bottom of the fourth. | 8-1 Tampa
• Bridgeport rallied in the top of the fifth, scoring five runs. | 8-6 Tampa.
• Luke McDonald hit a solo Home Run in the bottom of the fifth, increasing the Spartan lead. | 9-6 Tampa
• The Purple Knights fought back in the top of the seventh, tacking on another run. | 9-7 Tampa
• Mikey Navarette scored in the bottom of the eighth courtesy of a Drew Ehrhard safety squeeze bunt. | 10-7 Tampa

INSIDE THE STATS:

•  Derr hit two Home Runs for the Spartans, along with a triple, going 3 for 3 with four RBI's and three runs scored.
• Medina hit his first Home Run as a Spartan, batting 1 for four with 2 RBI's and one run.
• McDonald batted 2 for four on the day, with a Home Run, scoring two runs and one RBI.

OUTSIDE THE BOX:

• McDonald's Home Run was the first of his collegiate career.
• Head coach Joe Urso now stands at 802 career wins.
• The Spartans now have a +94 Run Differential on the season.

UP NEXT:

The Spartans are back in action this Wednesday (3/13) as they host the Bentley Falcons. First pitch is set for 6:00 PM at the UT Baseball Field.

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