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Easter Cavaliers Bounce Back: Titans Take a Sweet Win Over Polk State
Last Saturday, the Eastern Florida State College baseball squad didn’t just run the gauntlet—they split a doubleheader on the road and came out on top in the series against Polk State College. It shows the Titans are keeping their record close to a perfect 12‑12 in the Citrus Conference.
Game One – A Rough Start.
- Rolling into the Field: Starting pitcher Kenneth Robinson struggled early, letting the home team pad a 6‑0 lead.
- Reversal of Fortune: Bryce Pax sparked a rally with a two‑run single, pushing the score to 8‑3.
- More Hits: In the sixth, both Bryce Jackson and Jeff Davis hit doubles—tween to a boom at 9‑4.
- Last‑Minute Play: Shane Thomas gobbled a single and Jason Mack walked, loading the bases. Davis scored on a Pax walk and Thomas hit a groundout for the final, 9‑6.
- Aftermath: The Titans couldn’t close the gap. The bullpen—Jacob Goldman, David Morrissey, and Landen Moore—stayed solid.
- Bottom Line: Pax tallied three runs, with Jackson and Davis grabbing three hits apiece.
Game Two – A Turning Tide.
- Starter Cruise: Michael Benedict emerged strong, steering the Titans to a 1‑0 lead by the fourth inning.
- Fireworks in the Fifth: A five‑run burst, highlighted by Kevin Smith‘s two‑run double, turned the game from tight to comfortable.
- Subsequent Runs: Eastern Florida added single runs each in the seventh and eighth.
- Polk’s Pushback: The other side scored three times in the seventh, trimming the margin to 6‑4.
- Final Stretch: Houston Wills pitched the last two innings, racking up five strikeouts to seal the victory.
- Smith’s Sweet Finish: He finished with three hits and three RBIs.
Looking Ahead.
The Titans return to home turf on Tuesday evening to host Seminole State College in a non‑conference showdown at the Bruce Bochy Field. The first pitch drops at 6 p.m., and guess what? Admission is free!
On Thursday, the Titans head back on the road to spark a new conference series against Daytona State College.
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