
March 9, 2024
Spartans take Opener Over Lenoir Rhyne
TAMPA, Fla. – The #1 University of Tampa Spartans win game one of their weekend series over Lenoir Rhyne.
Final: #1 Tampa Spartans 11, Lenoir Rhyne 2
Records: Tampa (18-1, 3-0 SSC), Lenoir Rhyne (14-8, 4-5 SAC)
Location: UT Baseball Field | Tampa, Fla.
All-Time Series: Spartans stay undefeated over the Bears with a 7-0 record.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Stephen Klein doubled down the right field line to bring home Jake Griffith. Santiago Garavito singled to bring home Klein. Mike Valdez would score on a wild pitch, and J.P. Gates doubled to right center to bring home Garavito. Bot 1 | 4-0 Tampa
- Valdez singled to center to bring home Giffith. Bot 2 | 5-1 Tampa
- Brayden Woodburn singled to bring home Klein. Nico Saladino and E.J. Cumbo both had bases-loaded walks to bring home Woodburn and Gates. Bot 4 | 8-1 Tampa
- Woodburn walked with the bases loaded to bring home Klein. Gates singled to bring home Danny Gutcher and Maddox King. Bot 7 | 11-2 Tampa
AT THE PLATE:
- Klein: 3-5, RBI, & 3 R's.
- Gates: 2-3, 3 RBI's, & R.
- Valdez: 2-4, RBI, & R.
- Garavito: 2-4, RBI, & R.
- Cumbo: 2-3 & RBI.
ON THE MOUND:
- Skylar Gonzalez started the game. He picked up his sixth win of the season, improving to a 6-0 record. He pitched 6 innings, giving up 4 hits and 1 run while striking out 5.
- Ashton Pocol relieved Gonzalez. He pitched the final 3 innings, giving up 3 hits and 1 run while striking out 4.
UP NEXT: #1 Tampa will play Lenoir-Rhyne again tomorrow at 3:00 P.M.