Spartans Continue Winning Streak Sweeping Knights
Tampa, Fla. – The No. 9 University of Tampa softball team went up against Lynn University Saturday morning to complete their three-game home series this weekend.
Spartans Continue Winning Streak Sweeping Knights
Tampa, Fla. – The No. 9 University of Tampa softball team went up against Lynn University Saturday morning to complete their three-game home series this weekend.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Tampa Spartans 5 , Lynn Fighting Knights 1
Records: Tampa Spartans (33-10, SSC 21-6) Lynn Fighting Knights (16-34, SSC 4-26)
Location: Naimoli Field | Tampa, Fla
All-time Series: The Spartans are 60-19, currently on a 11-game winning streak against the Fighting Knights. Their last series matchup was on April 17th, 2021.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Bottom 1st
With two outs, Lauren Fantone took the chance and scored on a wild pitch to put the Spartans up one early | 1-0 (Spartans).
Top 4th
After a series of events, Mary Beth Feldman, got into trouble giving up crucial hits. So Mariah Galhouse came in an attempt to get the Spartans out of trouble. However, Lynn's Dominguez scored off a sac bunt to give the Knights' their first run | 1-1.
Bottom 5th
The Spartans retaliated the next inning and a half with the top of the lineup sparking momentum into the offense. Corynn Miner hit a two-RBI double to right field | 3-1 (Spartans). The Fighting Knights failed to execute an infield fly; Lexie Chevalier scored on the play | 4-1 (Spartans). An overthrown throw by the Knights shortstop, which allowed Chevalier to score. | 5-1 (Spartans).
INSIDE THE STATS:
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(W) Feldman (12-1); 3.1IP, 3KO, H
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(L) Miller (9-13); 4.1IP, 2KO, 6H, 4ER, 2BB
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Miner; 1-3, 2RBI, R
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Fantone; 2-4, 2R
BEYOND THE BOX:
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Feldman leads the SSC in fewests hits and runs allowed
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Spartans are on an eight-game winning streak
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Spartans are tied for first place with Rollins in the SSC
UP NEXT: Tampa will face Rollins University Friday, May 6th @6pm in Tampa, Fla.
