Matchup: No. 22 Keiser University Seahawks vs Ave Maria University Gyrenes
Records: Keiser Seahawks
(22-7, 6-2 SUN)
vs. Ave Maria Gyrenes (9-10, 6-6 SUN)
Score: Keiser 6, Ave Maria 12
Pitchers of Record: W:
Sanchez, Jack (1-0), L: Joey Pagni (0-1)
Time of Game: 3:02
Bowie's Ballpark - Ave Maria, Fla.
Dimensions: 330- Left; 365 - Left Center; 395 - Center; 356 - Right Center; 320- Right
AVE MARIA, Fla. — No. 22-ranked Keiser (22-7, 6-2) secured a commanding 20-5 victory over Ave Maria (FL) (9-10, 6-6) on Saturday, tallying 17 hits and 11 walks in the decisive win. With the win, the Seahawks claimed the weekend series three games to one. Jeremy Garcia led Keiser's offense with multiple runs scored, contributing to the team's dominant performance.
Keiser opened the game with a strong first inning, scoring five runs. Jeremy Garcia singled to second base, followed by Jake Olsen's single to left field. Ty Martinez walked to load the bases, and Tad Brooks walked to bring in the first run. Alex Getz and Avery Doezie each contributed with RBI plays, while Andres Balart doubled to bring in the fifth run. Keiser led 5-0 after the first inning.
In the second inning, Jaden Ross and Garcia each singled, setting the stage for Olsen's single to load the bases. Martinez was hit by a pitch to score Ross, and a sacrifice fly from Brooks allowed Garcia to score. The Seahawks maintained a lead of 7-2 through the second inning.
The Seahawks added four more runs in the third inning. Balart scored after being hit by a pitch, with Olsen driving him in. Martinez and Brooks continued the scoring with RBI singles, and Doezie walked with the bases loaded to bring in another run. The score increased to 11-3 after three innings.
In the fourth inning, Balart was hit by a pitch and scored on Olsen's sacrifice fly, extending the lead to 12-3.
Keiser's offense surged again in the fifth inning, with Getz singling to start the frame. Juan Lopez pinch ran and scored following hits by Maddox Shaver and Balart. Ross doubled in another run, and Garcia's groundout brought in another. Olsen doubled to cap the inning, making it 16-3.
Despite a quiet sixth inning, the Seahawks added four more runs in the seventh. Garcia, Olsen, and Brooks each singled, and they capitalized on wild pitches and a passed ball to score. Shaver and Ross also contributed with RBI plays. Keiser concluded the inning leading 20-5.
Jack Sanchez pitched 4.0 innings, allowing six hits and three earned runs while striking out 1 batter without issuing any walks. He threw 70 pitches with 47 of those being strikes, maintaining a WHIP of 1.50. Jake Billings contributed 1.0 inning of relief, surrendering two hits and throwing 21 pitches with 14 strikes, resulting in a WHIP of 2.00. Sean Dagostini closed out with 2.0 innings, giving up four hits and two earned runs, but he also struck out three batters and recorded a WHIP of 2.00.
Olsen led the team with five hits and three RBIs, adding a double to his performance. Garcia scored four runs and contributed three hits, reaching base twice via hit by pitch. Balart recorded two RBIs, three runs, and a double, while also being hit by pitches three times. Martinez contributed with two hits and two RBIs, while also scoring twice and drawing a walk.
The Seahawks will face New College of Florida in Sarasota, Florida., on Friday, March 27 at 11 AM.
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