Spartans Sweep Eckerd
TAMPA, Fla. – The No.2 University of Tampa softball team have now won their last ten against the Tritons and is on an 11-game winning streak.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Game One Final: #2 Tampa 8, Eckerd 0
Game Two Final: #2 Tampa 3, Eckerd 0
Records: Tampa 32-2 (20-1 SSC), Eckerd 20-18 (5-16 SSC)
Location: Turley Athletic Complex | St. Petersburg, Fla.
All-time Series: Tampa has improved their dominant record to 102-23 over Eckerd and has now won 10 straight against the Tritons.
HOW IT HAPPENED — GAME ONE:
- After a scoreless first two frames, Mariah Galhouse would get a productive out with a sacrifice fly to advance Lauren Fantone; however, the ball got away from the third baseman, and Fantone would score the game's first run. Top 3 | 1-0 Tampa
- Galhouse would deliver with an RBI double to left center to bring home Fantone, and then Camryn Wineinger would follow with a triple to right field to get home Galhouse. Top 5 | 3-0 Tampa
- Lexie Chevalier would hit a solo shot out to centerfield for her sixth on the season, Fantone would receive a sacrifice fly, and Wineinger would smash her fifth long ball on the season to bring home Galhouse and Kiester. Top 6 | 8-0 Tampa
INSIDE THE STATS — GAME ONE:
- Freshman Gwen McGinnis received her seventh win in the circle this season. She is now 7-0. McGinnis pitched all 7 innings, striking out 5; while allowing 0 runs, 2 hits, and a walk.
- Wineinger: 3-4, R, & 4 RBI
- Chevalier: 2-3, R, & RBI
- Fantone: 1-1, 2 R, 2 BB, & RBI
- Galhouse: 1-3, 2 R, BB, & 2 RBI
HOW IT HAPPENED — GAME TWO:
- Fantone with a bases-clearing double to right center to bring home Kylie Siwek, Avery Perkins, and Alexa Russo. Top 2 | 3-0 Tampa
INSIDE THE STATS — GAME TWO:
- Senior Mary Beth Feldman received her ninth win in the circle this season. She is now 9-0. Feldman pitched all 7 innings, striking out 9 allowing 0 runs, 7 hits, and a walk.
- Fantone: 1-4 & 3 RBI
UP NEXT: The Spartans look to win another SSC series this weekend as the Barry Buccaneers come into town. First pitch for game one is scheduled at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, April 21st.