GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Santa Fe College Baseball improved to a record of 11-0 in a game that it at one point led 11-0 against visiting FSCJ.

The outcome of the matchup with the Blue Wave was anything but straightforward, however, as the Saints saw the double-digit lead disappear before eventually producing the final two runs to remain unbeaten…

A GAME-CHANGING PLAY

There were several key plays in the topsy turvy, improbable matchup. After FSCJ climbed all the way back and took a 13-12 lead in the seventh inning, it was Jahlani Rogers who played hero for the Saints.

Rogers doubled with two outs in the bottom of the seventh to plate Hunter Keen and tie the game, then singled in the bottom of the ninth to score Keen once again and walk the game off.  

TEAM COMPARISON

SF entered the day leading the NJCAA in total hits with 102.

The Saints showed why and had a season-high 20 hits in this one, doing damage all throughout the lineup with every player recording at least one hit.

FSCJ had ten hits but added ten walks as well. Seven of the Saints' hits went for extra bases, while FSCJ had just one double.

SF BATTING HIGHLIGHTS

Five players had multi-hit efforts, with four recording three or more knocks…

Jahlani Rogers – 4-5, 2B, BB, 6 RBI

Drake Harman – 4-5, 2 2B, R, 2 RBI

Josh Hogue – 3-5, R, 4 RBI

Hunter Keen – 3-5, 2B, BB, 4 R

SF PITCHING HIGHLIGHTS

Jacob Lauderdale was the starter who got a no-decision…Ryan Brown was the winning pitcher, getting a strikeout to end the FSCJ top half of the ninth inning.

Lauderdale – 4.2 IP, 5 H, 6 ER, 5 BB, 4 K

Out of the bullpen: Trey Bacon, Casey O'Dell, Gaven Book, Ryan Brown…

Book – 2.1 IP, 1 K

Brown (1-0) – 0.1 IP, 1 K

UP NEXT

The Saints (11-0) will head to South Florida State College on Saturday, Feb. 11 for a twin bill. Game 1 begins at noon in Avon Park, Fla.