Winter Haven, FL- Today, the Saints hit the road to face Polk State College.  They will also face each other tomorrow in a double-header in Gainesville due to a rainy forecast on Saturday.  Today the Eagles got the best of the Saints in a 4-6 final.  The Saints are now 7-4.

How It Happened

Wyatt Campbell started on the mound for the Saints.  He pitched 5.0 innings with an impressive eight strikeouts and one walk.  The leading hitters for the Saints were Grant Gallagher who had two hits with one triple and AJ Barrios who also had two hits and one RBI.  

Aiden Butler started on the mound for the Eagles.  He pitched 6.1 innings with eight strikeouts as well.  Liam O'Neil was the leading batter for the Eagles with three hits and one RBI.   

The Saints scored a run (first of the game), during the second inning.  Up until the sixth inning it was a strong defensive effort by both teams.  

In the sixth inning, the Saints struck again by scoring another run on a hard ground ball to center field scoring Javier Soto (2-0).  The Eagles came on strong offensively scoring three runs.  Evan Wainman hit a double scoring Aris Rivera, Jordan Thomas doubles to left field scoring Liam O'Neil, and Jordan Thomas scores on a pass ball.     

The Saints would take the lead again in the 7th inning (4-3).  The Eagles would go on to score three runs in the 8th inning putting the score at 6-4.  This would be the final score as the Saints would go three and out in the 9th inning.    

Up Next     

The Saints will face Polk State tomorrow February 16 for a double header 12:00PM and 2:30PM.