Bradenton, Fla - Freshman Tayden Hall lead the offensive game as the SCF baseball team (21-17, 6-7 Suncoast) were able to plot some revenge at Wynn Field as they defeated Polk State (23-14, 10-6 Suncoast) 7-2 to open the second half of Suncoast Conference play. Game two will take place in Winter Haven at Bing Tyus Yard Friday night, April 1 at 5 pm. Freshman Mike Murphy will start the game.
"The guys played really well tonight," said head coach Tim Hill II. "I thought we played very good on the defensive side and on the mound. Jake Jackson did a good job for the first two innings and Ryan (Stefiuk) came in and was in control the whole game. Tayden's (Hall) two homers and Brandon's (Fields) solo homer played a good role in the game and Kyle Harbison's RBI single was a difference maker."
"Winning against Polk State to start the series on our home turf was a major statement moment for the program this year," said Hall. "We just set the tone for the rest of the series and are looking to come out on top again Friday. The team all around did outstanding. From defense to offense, all cylinders were moving and everyone could truly see that. Our pitching staff these past four games have been amazing and have really flipped the switch to helping us win the ball games that we needed to win."
Hill sent sophomore Jake Jackson to the mound while Polk State head coach Al Corbiel sent sophomore Skylar Gonzalez to counter.
It didn't take long for the Eagles to open the offensive doors as freshman Nelson Taylor would hit a sacrifice fly for the first run of the game.
After going scoreless in the first inning, the Manatees would tie the game at 1-1 in bottom of the second as sophomore Brandon Fields would hit a sacrifice fly to bring in classmate Owen Ayers.
At the top of the third, Hill would pull Jackson and send freshman Ryan Stefiuk to the mound as he struck out three batters. In the bottom of the third, the Manatees would take the lead as freshman Tayden Hall would send a two-run shot to right-center for his fifth of the season to drive him and sophomore Miguel Larreal for a 3-1 SCF lead. After sophomore Kevin Karstetter drew his second walk before advancing to third off of a single by classmate Harrison Long, Ayers would bring in Karstetter while grounding into a double play for a 4-1 SCF lead.
In the bottom of the fifth, Hall didn't want his offensive onslaught to stop as he crushed a solo homer to left for his sixth of the season and his second of the game. In the bottom of the sixth, Fields then decided to show his power game as he crushed a solo shot of his own to left-center for his sixth of the season and a 6-1 SCF lead.
In the bottom of the eighth, the Manatees would add their final run of the game as sophomore Kyle Harbison would send a single to right to bring in Fields to make it 7-1 SCF. The Eagles would respond back at the top of the ninth as sophomore George Davis would send a solo homer to left-center for his fourth of the season. Despite putting two runners on, Stefiuk would remain calm as he was able to finish the inning for the win.
Jackson would earn a no-decision after giving up one run on two hits in two innings, while Stefiuk earned his first win of the season after throwing seven innings of relief, giving up one run on two hits with four walks and a season-high 11 strikeouts. Stefiuk is now 1-3 on the year.
Gonzalez would be credited with his second loss of the season after giving up five runs on five hits with two walks and four strikeouts in four innings. He is now 2-2 on the year.
Sophomore Jacob Heath gave up two runs on four hits with four strikeouts in four innings of relief.
Three Manatees had two hits a piece. Hall lead the way offensively as he went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI.
"I'm glad I was able to help the team com out on top today. I went up to the plate trying to hit the ball hard and it paid off big time to help us get the result we wanted."
Fields would follow as he went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and two runs, while Larreal rounded out the order batting 2-for-5 with a run scored.
Ayers (1-for-4, one run), Long (1-for-4), Harbison (1-for-4, one RBI) and freshman Lucas Ismali (1-for-4) had the Manatees remaining four hits.
For the Eagles, Harris, Davis and sophomore Roshean Riley had the only three hits in the game.
Notes:
This was Hall's first collegiate multi-hit game in his career.
The win was #334 for Hill.
Other Suncoast Scores:
#9 FSW (26-12, 13-3 Suncoast) defeated St. Pete (14-20, 4-12 Suncoast) 8-5 in Fort Myers. The second game will take place in St. Pete.
Hillsborough (15-21, 5-10 Suncoast) defeated the University of Tampa JV Team (12-12, 9-4 SSC) 8-6. The Hawks will face ASA Miami (8-22) in a doubleheader Friday Afternoon, April 1.
Suncoast Standings:
1. #9 FSW (26-12, 13-3)
2. Polk (23-14, 10-6)
3. SCF (21-17, 6-7)
4. HCC (15-21, 5-10)
5. SPC (14-20, 4-12)
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