Spartans Sweep Post With Win on Sunday

Tampa, Fla. – Spartans complete the series sweep of Post University in an offensive-fueled weekend.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final: #1 Tampa 9, Post 0

Records: Tampa Spartans (4-2, 0-0 SSC), Post Eagles (0-3, 0-0 CACC)

Location: UT Baseball Field | Tampa, Fla.

All-time Series: Tampa now leads the all-time series with a record of 3-0 with the sweep this weekend.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

· The Spartans started their offense early again for a second day in a row as Drew Ehrhard singled to left field. After a Luke McDonald and a John Pichman walk, Josh Rulli would drive in a run on a line drive single to left field following a sacrifice fly giving the Spartans an early 2-0 lead. || Bot. 1 || 2-0 UT

· J.D. Urso earned his first career hit with a double down the left field line, and he would score later in the inning on a past ball giving Tampa a commanding three-run lead. || Bot. 4 || 3-0 UT

· Nik Constantakos was dealing in today's game as he struck out the side giving him his ninth strikeout through five innings of work. || Top 5 || 3-0 UT

· McDonald would pickup his second hit of the day on a two-run single to left field. Later in the inning Dan Sullivan would also join the hit parade with a single to left driving in Mauro Conde. || Bot 6 || 6-0 UT

· Tampa would go on to add three more runs to their total and a dominant pitching performance by Constantakos and Jacinto Arredondo would secure the sweep for UT.

INSIDE THE STATS:

· Rulli would stay hot as he finished the afternoon with three hits-for-3 with one run scored.

· McDonald went 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs.

· Starting pitcher Constantakos had nine strikeouts in just 5.0 innings pitched.

· Arredondo finished with seven strikeouts in 4.0 innings pitched.

OUTSIDE THE BOX:

· Tampa this weekend was clicking on all cylinders as their offense was able to total 41 hits, and 22 walks.

· Meanwhile, Tampa's pitching was stellar as they combined for 47 strikeouts over three days.

UP NEXT:

The Spartans will take a road trip to Tennessee next weekend as they look to take on Carson-Newman in a three-game series from Feburary 14-16. First pitch Friday afternoon is set for 2 p.m. Follow Us: @TampaSpartans on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube.

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