opener will begin Thursday night at 6 p.m.
Easter Florida State Rocks Daytona in a Doubleheader Blowout
On a sunny Saturday, the Eastern Florida State College Titans and their fans witnessed a pitching‑powerhouse performance and a rain of late‑night home runs that sent the Daytona State Panthers packing. The Titans didn’t just win; they swept the doubleheader, leaving the 14‑13 Citrus Conference record in their wake.
Game 1: 4‑0 – A Shutout Showdown
- Nathan Hook opened the gates, tossing three shutout innings and striking out four batters. His calm delivery set the tone for the rest of the night.
- When Hook passed the ball to Kenneth Robinson, the pitcher added another three shutout innings of steel‑cold pitching.
- The game was capped with Houston Wills needing just two shutout innings to seal the win.
- Gustavo Mendez lit the scoreboard with a first‑season home run on the first swing, and later added a double‑laden in the sixth to make it a 4‑0 advantage.
- Mendez finished 2‑for‑3 at the plate, while Kevin Smith jacked a double that further cemented the Titans’ dominance.
Game 2: 9‑1 – The Titan Breakout
- Michael Benedict rolled in his most stellar outing yet, striking out the side and amassing 10 career‑high strikeouts in a flawless six‑inning shutout.
- Just one hit and a single walk were allowed by the sophomore, a testament to his tight command.
- Mendez continued his hot streak, belting a solo homer over right‑field in the fourth, giving the Titans a 1‑0 lead that they’d never relinquish.
- With a 3‑0 lead, the Titans went on a batter‑around spree in the seventh, tumbling six runs and thanks to a RBI single from Jeff Davis tying up the victory.
- Davis finished with two hits and two runs for the Titans, while Nick Paszt notched two hits and drove in two more.
Looking Forward: A Citrus Conference Clash
EFSC’s record now sits at a cool 26‑18 for the season. They’ll face a top‑five showdown against the State College of Florida, Manatee‑Sarasota Panthers. Out of the conference, the 17‑10 Chiefs will enter this series looking for a fighting fourth win.
Series Details
- Series kicks off Thursday evening at 6 p.m. on the Bruce Bochy Field.
- All Melbourne campus games are free of charge, and fans can also catch the action live on the EFSC Titans YouTube channel.
In short, the Titans rolled a doubleheader that was a true spectacle: strong pitching, clutch hitting, and a result that gave the Titans a bang‑for‑the‑buck advantage in the Citrus Conference. Move over, Panthers—this team’s mean‑spirited offense and unshakable defense are on full display, and the next chapter is sure to be exciting.
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