DSC Completes Series Sweep Over HCC
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
|
|
1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | X | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
|
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | X | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Daytona State College 11, Hillsborough Community College 3 (5 Innings)
Daytona State College used an explosive early offensive attack to power past Hillsborough Community College, securing an 11-3 run-rule victory.
The Falcons struck first in the opening inning when Azlynn Gomes delivered an RBI single to score Juleah Patterson for a 1-0 lead. Daytona State broke the game open in the second inning, scoring five runs on a mix of clutch hitting and defensive miscues by Hillsborough. Aurielle Reavis highlighted the inning with a two-RBI single, while Gomes added an RBI double and Ashley Bert drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to extend the lead to 6-0.
Hillsborough responded in the third inning as Angelica Castro delivered a three-RBI double to cut the deficit to 6-3.
Daytona State responded in the bottom half of the inning as Aurielle Reavis delivered a two-run inside-the-park home run, pushing the lead to 8-3. The Falcons continued to add on in the fourth, with Destiny Horcajo connecting on a solo home run. Aggressive baserunning helped tack on additional runs, and Juleah Patterson added an RBI to cap the scoring at 11-3.
Daytona State totaled 10 hits in the contest, with production throughout the lineup fueling the victory.
Offensive Highlights
Aurielle Reavis: 3-for-4, home run, 4 RBI, 2 runs scored
Azlynn Gomes: 2-for-3, double, 2 RBI, run scored
Juleah Patterson: 1-for-3, 2 RBI, 3 runs scored
Destiny Horcajo: 1-for-1, home run, RBI, run scored
Ashley Bert: 1-for-2, RBI, run scored
Nyree James: 2-for-3, double, run scored
Pitching Performance
Ava Unser earned the win, allowing three runs on four hits over three innings while striking out four. Alexis Miranda and Leala Kloewer combined in relief to shut down Hillsborough over the final two innings, preserving the run-rule victory.
Daytona State College 5, Hillsborough Community College 1
Daytona State College completed the sweep with a 5-1 victory over Hillsborough Community College, using a strong start and solid pitching to control the game throughout.
The Falcons wasted no time getting on the board in the first inning. Azlynn Gomes drove in Juleah Patterson with an RBI single before Alexa Edmands followed with a two-RBI single to give Daytona State an early 3-0 advantage.
Daytona State added to its lead in the third inning when Destiny Horcajo lifted a sacrifice fly to score Gomes, extending the lead to 4-0. The Falcons pushed across another run in the fourth as Juleah Patterson delivered an RBI single, with additional pressure on the bases forcing a Hillsborough error to make it 5-0.
Hillsborough broke through in the seventh inning with an RBI single by Jocelyn Ridings, but the late run was not enough to spark a comeback.
Daytona State totaled nine hits in the contest, with multiple players contributing to the offensive effort.
Offensive Highlights
Juleah Patterson: 2-for-4, RBI, run scored
Aurielle Reavis: 2-for-3, run scored
Azlynn Gomes: 2-for-3, triple, RBI, 2 runs scored
Alexa Edmands: 1-for-3, 2 RBI
Gabby Giugliano: 2-for-3, run scored
Pitching Performance
Kaylee Martineau delivered a dominant performance in the circle, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and striking out one. Ava Unser entered in relief and allowed one run over the final inning to help secure the victory.