strong performance from PITCHER Owen Simmons, struck out six
EFC Titans Swing Their Way to a Sweet Victory Against Manatee
On a breezy Thursday night at Bruce Bochy Field, the Eastern Florida State College Titans pulled off a solid 5-3 win over the State College of Florida‑Manatee. All credit goes to freshman pitching ace Owen Simmons, who nailed the game with more than eight innings of pure bullpen magic.
Pitching Prowess
- And 8+ innings – Simmons went deep into the majors‑ish territory.
- Only 2 runs allowed – that’s the kind of whisper‑quiet domination pitchers dream of.
- 6 strikeouts, 2 walks – the sweet spot between control and occasional misstep.
- Just one extra‑base hit – like a drought in the next innings.
Offense: The Titans in a Swinging Accelerator Mode
Let’s walk through the inning by inning, shall we?
First Inning – The Magic Starts
- Kevin Smith opens the game with a walk, setting the tone.
- Then Jeff Davis drains the machine with an RBI double, putting the Titans up 1‑0.
- Flakes! Bo Tabola comes along with a neat infield single, bringing two to the plate. Both go home on Bryce Jackson‘s single.
- Jackson’s heroics continue with a follow‑up single for Jason Mack, giving the Titans a 4‑0 lead.
Second Half – Just a Little Added Sausage
- In the sixth inning, Shane Thomas singles and crosses the plate, adding a run to the tally.
- Everything stays plugged at 5‑0 until the ninth inning.
Manatee’s Attack – A Twisted Final Act
- The Manatees sneak two runs on the base paths, but the Titans still loom 5‑3!
- Enter Houston Wills – he’s a little hittin’ a spot but still takes the extra duties. Managed to strike out Holden Brauner with the bases loaded.
- Wills earns a save, but the Titans lock in their 5‑run cushion.
Final Standings
With this win, the Tigers secure a 15‑13 conference record. Manatee drops to 17‑11. Better luck next time, folks!
Congratulations, Titans – your season just keeps getting brighter.
Eastern Florida State College Titans Sweep SFC‑Manatee!
Game 1: Bats, Bases and a Big Blowout
On a sunny Saturday, the Titans stopped the Scandicotes in their tracks, pulling off a 15‑4 win in just five innings. It wasn’t just the score that left a mark—Gustavo Mendez turned out to be the star of the show, going 3‑for‑3 and crossing the plate twice. The offense didn’t stop at the first gene, 11 hits and 15 runs in a single half‑game.
- Gustavo Mendez: 3 hits, 2 runs
- Jason Mack & Bryce Jackson: 2 hits each
- Seven of nine batters had at least one hit
The pitching green‑back guns remained quiet, with Garrett Smith whacking out 3⅓ scoreless relief innings and Landen Moore blowing a perfect fifth inning. The finish? A clean 15‑4 win that pumped the Titans up—they’re now 17‑13 in the Citrus Conference.
Game 2: The Titans Stay on the Offensive Bus
The second outing was a reversal of fortunes: early leads (2‑0 and 3‑1) had the Titans riding into a lead, but the Manatees fought back and were king of the mound at 7‑4 after five innings. Yet the Titans hit the big ham as they hit the game over the top—seven runs in the next two innings, capped by a single in the eighth and a homer in the ninth—sending the score to 13‑10 and sealing the sweep.
- Jason Mack: 3 hits, 3 RBI
- Bryce Pax: 3 RBI
- Bryce Jackson: 3 hits, 2 runs
- Jacob Goldman, Houston Wills & Landen Moore: 2⅓ scoreless inning act
With a 5‑game winning streak and a 9‑2 record over the past 11 games, the Titans are on a hot streak. They’re going to wrap up the season with a triple‑battle against Miami Dade College this week.
What’s Next?
The first game of the regular season finish is slated for Sunday, April 27 at Bruce Bochy Field in Miami Dade, a two‑game doubleheader that kicks off at 1 p.m. If the Titans keep this energy, the whole citrus circuit might just have to bring more juice to the stands.
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