at home Tuesday for the first time this season
Eastern Florida State College Softball Dominates at JUCO Kickoff
What Went Down in Madeira Beach
In a flip‑flop of a Friday night, the EFSC Titans stayed king of the hill by shutting out Tallahassee State College 6‑0 during the JUCO Kickoff. The win brought the Titans to a solid 2‑1 record.
Pitching Magic from Avery Velazquez
Avery Velazquez turned the field into a sandcastle of out‑of‑bounds—seven immaculate innings, no runs, and a confidence boost for the squad.
Fresh‑Off‑The-Block Power Hits
- Kayla Fanning (Sophomore) stepped up to the plate for her first start and carved in a two‑run single in the second inning, raising the Titans to a 2‑0 edge.
- In the third, she jammed a two‑run double, flooring the opposition and opening up the scoreboard.
- Emma George contributed two hits and chipped in two runs, adding spark to the offense.
Game Summary
From start to finish, the Titans remained locked down: no runner on base for the Big Ten squad, no single that mattered, and a scoreline that had them the entire way loud and proud.
Looking Ahead
With Bowling Ball Highball, the Titans are all set for the next chapter in the season, vowing to keep the shutting‑out streak alive as they chase new records.
EFSC Softball Seals a Shut‑out Against Tallahassee State
At the JUCO Kickoff in Madeira Beach, the Titans clinched a 1‑0 victory, bringing their weekend record up to 3‑1. It was a tight battle, but the EFSC defense did a starring job, stifling every Tallahassee offensive gambit.
The Pitching Punch‑line
- Luci Walters opened the show, calming the hitters in the first and fourth frames, and stayed in until a quick blast sent her out in the sixth.
- Enter Avery Velázquez, the relief hero who swapped out two more strikes, baited a dispatcher, and clinched the win in the seventh.
- On the road, Aracelis Jiménez charged 2 hits, the quiet add‑on to the already thrilling performance.
Run Game / How It Happened
- In the fifth, the game was dead‑heat 0‑0. Then Jessica Camacho steals a single, steps to second on a throw‑away, and the fielders fumble a perfect run‑builder.
- Pinch‑runner Keyleigh Flaherty slides to third, then explodes home on a backside groundball that Velázquez kills.
- Runs were scarce: that one run was it, and the Titans kept Tallahassee from wearing it down.
Defense that Dominated
- Velázquez struck out two crucial batters in the seventh, ensuring the box truce remained solid.
- With runners on 2 and 3 and zero outs, she snapped the threat with no hits after a spectacular catch by Ashley Corazzini.
- Later, Isabel Otero turned a defense‑savvy dive, beating the runner and sealing the play.
The Home Game Announcement
The Titans will turn the tables next Tuesday at the EFSC Softball Complex, hosting Florida State College at Jacksonville at 3 p.m. Admission is free, and fanz can catch the action live on the EFSC Titans YouTube channel. Be prepared for more intense play and, of course, the Hall of Fame type emotional stories that follow us to the Big League.
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January 27, 2025
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