No. 3 Tampa Sweeps SSC Doubleheader at Embry‑Riddle
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The No. 3 University of Tampa baseball team completed a Sunshine State Conference doubleheader sweep at Embry‑Riddle on Saturday at Sliwa Stadium, earning a 4–3 win in the opener and a 6–0 shutout in the nightcap.
The Spartans improved to 26–4 overall and 12–0 in SSC play, winning both games behind strong pitching performances and timely situational hitting to remain unbeaten in conference competition.
Game 1: Tampa 4, Embry‑Riddle 3
Tampa struck early and held off a late push from the Eagles to take the opener by one run.
The Spartans plated two runs in the second inning. Jordan Evans drove in the first run with an RBI single, and a throwing error allowed another run to score for a 2–0 lead. Tampa added single runs in the third and fourth, highlighted by an RBI double by Jack Martinez and an RBI single from Jake Books, pushing the margin to 4–1.
Embry‑Riddle closed the gap in the seventh when Drew Clymer delivered a two‑run double, making it a one‑run game, but Tampa pitching escaped further damage and secured the win.
B.J. Bailey earned the victory with a strong start, and Tobin Moran recorded the save with three innings of relief.
Top Performers — Game 1
- B.J. Bailey (W, 8–0): 6.0 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 9 SO — controlled the pace throughout the start.
- Tobin Moran (Sv, 1): 3.0 IP, 2 ER — closed the door in relief.
- Jordan Evans: 2‑for‑5, RBI — opened the scoring.
- Jack Martinez: 1‑for‑4, RBI double — delivered a key extra‑base hit.
- Jake Books: 1‑for‑4, RBI — added insurance in the fourth.
Game 2: Tampa 6, Embry‑Riddle 0
The Spartans completed the sweep with a dominant shutout in the nightcap, scoring early and never allowing the Eagles to threaten.
Tampa took advantage of defensive miscues in the second inning, scoring three runs on a bunt by Nik Pereira that resulted in an error, followed by an RBI double from Javi Soto. The Spartans added two more in the seventh on a fielder's choice by Brayden Woodburn, then tacked on an insurance run in the eighth on Pereira's RBI single.
On the mound, John Luke Glanton was outstanding, working eight shutout innings while allowing just five hits. Oscar Hernandez finished the game with a clean ninth to secure the victory.
Top Performers — Game 2
- John Luke Glanton (W, 7–1): 8.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 7 SO — dominant from start to finish.
- Nik Pereira: 1‑for‑3, RBI, 2 runs — sparked the offense in the second inning.
- Javi Soto: 1‑for‑3, RBI double — delivered key early offense.
- Brayden Woodburn: Drove in two runs on a fielder's choice in the seventh.
- Oscar Hernandez: 1.0 IP, 0 R — closed out the shutout.
Up Next
Tampa returns home to host Sunshine State Conference rival Florida Southern in a three‑game series beginning Friday at 6:00 p.m. at Tampa Baseball Field.
Friday's opener will double as Alumni Night, as Tampa honors the 20th anniversary of the 2006 national championship team prior to first pitch.