UCF Baseball Team Secures Victory Against North Florida

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The UCF baseball team celebrated a strong 9-3 victory over North Florida, improving their overall record to 24-20. Key performances included Andrew Sundean’s two-run double and Dylan King’s contributions with multiple RBIs. The team demonstrated offensive strength with 11 total hits, setting a positive tone as they prepare for a challenging road trip ahead.

Orlando, FL – The UCF baseball team celebrated a decisive victory over North Florida, winning the game 9-3 on Tuesday night. This triumph came as a welcome rebound following a stretch of challenging games, improving UCF’s overall record to 24-20 and reflecting their capability to capitalize on scoring chances throughout the game.

The Knights opened the scoring as Andrew Sundean hit a two-run double in the bottom of the first inning, setting a strong tone early. Two innings later, Sundean contributed further by hitting an RBI single. With a growing lead, the Knights continued to assert their dominance, exemplified by Edian Espinal, who delivered with a two-run double that boosted UCF’s score to 6-0.

The fourth inning saw Dylan King extend the Knights’ advantage even further with a two-run double, bringing the score to 7-0. Despite trailing, North Florida rallied and managed to score three runs during the middle innings, closing the gap to 7-3. This marked a momentary resurgence for the team, which currently holds a record of 22-23.

However, UCF wasn’t finished, as Andrew Williamson added another run with an RBI single in the bottom of the sixth inning. Antonio Jimenez later secured the victory for the Knights, hitting a sacrifice fly that allowed DeAmez Ross to score, concluding the game at 9-3.

Throughout the match, UCF’s offense was robust, accumulating a total of 11 hits. The Knights showcased their collective effort as eight batters recorded at least one hit, while three players — King, Sundean, and Ross — each achieved two hits. Sundean led the team in runs batted in (RBIs) with three, while King and Espinal contributed two RBIs apiece.

On the mound, starting pitcher Grant Seigel put in a solid performance, pitching 4.1 innings, where he struck out five batters and allowed seven hits, two of which were earned runs. Wiley Hartley was credited with the win after pitching 1.1 innings, only giving up two hits and one unearned run. Dom Stagliano closed out the game effectively, throwing 3.1 innings, striking out five batters, and allowing no earned runs, which earned him a save.

This victory concluded UCF’s regular season matchups against Sunshine State opponents, ending with an impressive 9-4 record in those games. The Knights will now embark on a challenging seven-game road trip, starting with a series against Oklahoma State.

As the team looks to maintain their momentum, the upcoming series will be crucial in shaping their path forward as they prepare for the remainder of the season.

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