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Jordan Evans
March 14, 2026

No. 1 Spartans Run‑Rule Davenport in Saturday Doubleheader Sweep

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TAMPA, Fla. — The No. 3 University of Tampa baseball team rolled to a pair of run‑rule victories over Davenport on Saturday at Tampa Baseball Field, winning 17–3 in the opener and 11–1 in the nightcap.

The Spartans improved to 19–3 overall, erupting for 28 runs on 30 hits across the two games while receiving strong starting pitching and depth contributions throughout the lineup.

Tampa scored early and often in both contests, using big innings to put each game away well before the final frame.

Game 1: Tampa 17, Davenport 3 (7 innings)

Tampa erased an early three‑run deficit with a dominant offensive response, scoring four runs in the second, four more in the third, and five in the fourth to pull away for a 17–3 run‑rule victory.

After Davenport plated three in the first, the Spartans answered immediately. Gunnett Carlson, Jordan Evans, Jhoander Irigoyen, and Walker Vanecek each drew RBI walks in the second to tie the game before Tampa took control in the third. Brayden Woodburn lifted a sacrifice fly, Carlson crushed a two‑run homer, and Irigoyen followed with an RBI double to push the lead to 8–3.

The Spartans blew the game open in the fourth, highlighted by Jordan Evans' three‑run home run and an RBI single from Woodburn. Tampa added four more in the sixth to trigger the run rule.

B.J. Bailey earned the win after striking out seven across five innings, while Kenney Robinson allowed no runs over the final two frames.

Game 2: Tampa 11, Davenport 1 (7 innings)

The nightcap followed a similar script, as Tampa used a five‑run third inning and a four‑run seventh to secure an 11–1 run‑rule victory.

After Davenport struck first, the Spartans responded with consecutive RBI hits from Jake Books and Javi Soto, before Luke Fikar's RBI single—combined with a throwing error—cleared the bases and put Tampa in front 5–1. The Spartans added to the lead with RBI doubles from Books and Jordan Evans, and an RBI single by Brayden Woodburn.

Tampa put the game away in the seventh when Evans delivered a three‑run double to left‑center, followed by Irigoyen's RBI single, sealing the sweep.

John Luke Glanton picked up the win with six strong innings, allowing one run while striking out six. Oscar Hernandez worked a scoreless seventh to close it out.

Top Performers

  • Jordan Evans: 6-for-8, 7 RBI, HR, 2 doubles, 5 runs — drove in runs in both games and delivered multiple extra‑base hits.
  • Gunnett Carlson: 2-for-3, 5 RBI, HR, 6 walks — reached base nine times across the doubleheader.
  • Brayden Woodburn: 2-for-6, 3 RBI, 2 runs — productive at the top of the lineup in both games.
  • Jhoander Irigoyen: 3-for-6, 3 RBI, double — consistent run production throughout the day.
  • Jake Books: 4-for-9, 4 RBI, double — sparked multiple scoring rallies.
  • B.J. Bailey (6-0): 5.0 IP, 3 ER, 7 K — settled in after the first inning.
  • John Luke Glanton (5-1): 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 6 K — controlled the nightcap from start to finish.

Up Next

Tampa looks to complete the series sweep on Sunday at 11 a.m. against Davenport at Tampa Baseball Field.