Brad Posted March 11, 2017 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,329 Content Count: 96,963 Reputation: 10,792 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted March 11, 2017 USF ATHLETICS GoUSFBulls.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Web Link: bit.ly/2mvIhTE Hot Bulls Extend Streak to 12 Wins The Bulls clubbed at least 15 hits for a third-straight game TAMPA, MARCH. 10, 2017 – Already off to its best start in program history, the University of South Florida baseball team extending its win streak to 12 games with Friday’s 11-2 victory over Valparaiso. The Bulls (13-1) and Crusaders (6-6) each had chances in the first two innings, stranding three runners apiece. But the hosts struck first with two in the third frame to give ace Phoenix Sanders (Gainesville, Fla.) a lead that would not be relinquished. After tallying a run in the fourth and fifth, USF gave itself plenty of insurance in the bottom of the sixth. Junior Kevin Merrell (Odessa, Fla.) got on with a leadoff bunt. Following a walk, senior Luke Borders (Winter Haven, Fla.) singled to bring home Merrell. Two batters later, Duke Stunkel Jr. (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.) drove a pitch down the right field line to bring plate two more runs, making it 7-0. The margin would extend to as many as 11-0 with a four-run eighth all coming with two outs. Key Stats Merrell tallied a pair of hits and two runs. Stunkel Jr. finished with a game-best three hits in four at bats, two RBI and a run. Junior third baseman David Villar (Pembroke Pines, Fla.) and sophomore Chris Chatfield (Riverview, Fla.) each drove in three men. Sanders went 7.0 frames, allowed five hits and struck out 10 for a second time this season. Notables The Bulls 12-game win streak is tied for the fourth longest in program history and currently the second-longest active streak in the country. The Bulls have now clubbed 15 or more hits in three-straight games. Up Next The Bulls and Crusaders continue the three-game series with game two tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeB Posted March 12, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 961 Content Count: 9,759 Reputation: 592 Days Won: 9 Joined: 08/05/2005 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Great game. Pitching has really dominated to start the year. I've been to 8 of the games so far. Would like to see more fans, this team deserves it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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