Florida Vipers stayed in it until the end, but South Florida Sailfish pulled away late in a 13-9 victory on Thursday. The game was tied at eight with South Florida Sailfish batting in the top of the seventh when Gweshaughn Richards doubled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.
Despite the loss, Florida Vipers did collect ten hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, South Florida Sailfish had 12 hits on the way to victory.
South Florida Sailfish got on the board in the first inning. Richards drove in three when he homered.
Florida Vipers evened things up at eight in the bottom of the sixth inning when Slayde Ortizsingled on a 3-1 count, scoring two runs.
Florida Vipers notched four runs in the sixth inning. Florida Vipers big bats were led by Drew Gardnerand Nick Mancuso, all driving in runs in the frame.
South Florida Sailfish scored four runs in the eighth inning. The offensive onslaught by South Florida Sailfish was led by Jaxson Huffman, Jacob Farrell, and Richards, who each had RBIs in the inning.
Maxx Estrin got the win for South Florida Sailfish. He allowed zero hits and one run over two and a third innings, striking out two. Ryan Lange threw one and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen.
Jacoby Adkins took the loss for Florida Vipers. He surrendered five runs on four hits over two innings, striking out one.
Jerry Couch started the game for Florida Vipers. He lasted four innings, allowing six hits and six runs while striking out four Andrew Riedell started the game for South Florida Sailfish. He surrendered three runs on five hits over four innings, striking out three
Florida Vipers launched one home run on the day. Noah Mahoney had a homer in the fourth inning.
Florida Vipers racked up ten hits. Anier Ricardo and Richard Polinsky each collected multiple hits for Florida Vipers. Polinsky and Ricardo each managed two hits to lead Florida Vipers.
South Florida Sailfish tallied 12 hits. Richards, Huffman, and Gavin Melians each racked up multiple hits for South Florida Sailfish. Richardswent 4-for-4 at the plate, including a 3 run shot, a triple, a double, a single and a walk, to lead South Florida Sailfish in hits.