Student Veterans Association supported SPC’s Titans

The Student Veterans Association filled the stands at the Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex Friday night to support the SPC Titans baseball team.

Supplying fans with all of their ballpark needs, the Student Veterans Association (SVA) made a big impact on the fans in attendance. One fan was quoted saying, “At first we thought they were looking for donations, or trying to sell us something. Once we realized they were giving everything away it made for a fun experience. We had a great time”.

Zac Gordon pitched well for Titans Baseball going 7 IP, allowing 6 hits, 3 ER, and 5 Strike outs. But that was not enough as the Titans lost to the University of Tampa B team 6-1.

Be sure to come out and see the Titans compete in the Clearwater Mayors Cup game April 20^th at Bright House Field. They take on Clearwater Christian College for “Bragging Rights” to the city. Game time is 6 p.m. gates open at 5 p.m., admission is FREE.

Scheduled game vs. UT canceled

Due to unforeseen circumstances, today’s SPC Baseball game at University of Tampa has been canceled. This game will not be rescheduled this season due to schedule availability.

Titans baseball rallies to beat PHCC in 11 innings

Falling behind 1-0 early in the game, SPC’s men’s baseball team rallied behind the pitching of Zac Gordon, Austen Thrailkill, and Bruce Wong. Through 11 innings, they allowed just 8 hits. In the bottom of the 11^th inning, Skylar Fox lead off with a single to right center. Pinch Runner Michael Tipton put the pressure on the pitcher forcing him to hit batter Jordan Savinon with a 0-1 pitch. Casey Jennings moved the runners to second and third with a perfectly executed bunt down the third base line. Then with 1 out, Sophomore Outfielder Lincoln Dunham drove a deep fly ball to right field, allowing Tipton to score on a sacrifice fly.

Monday’s game marked the 15^th win on the Titans season. “With one month left in the season this team still has a lot of fight left in them. It should be interesting to see how they finish up” said Coach Beckman following the win.

Titans stumble

After St. Petersburg College’s men’s baseball team extended its highest winning streak of the season to six games against Seminole State College. The Titans have stumbled as of late losing five games in a row.

After the most recent 4 to 5 loss against South Florida Community College, Coach Beckman explained, “We are competing in every game losing 4 of the 5 games by just one or two runs.”

Good performances are being turned in on the mound by Bruce Wong, Zac Gordon, and Corbin Hoffner. Offensively Matt Brandy, Lenin Sanchez, and Drew Posavec are leading the charge.

The next home game is scheduled for April 2^nd against PHCC with a 4:30pm start at the Joe DiMaggio complex in Clearwater.

Titans win streak continues

SPC Baseball pushed their winning streak to 5 games on Wednesday as they swept the afternoon double header from Dakota County Tech. Key offensive performances were turned in by Kolbe Andrade, Matt Brandy, Jordan Keys, and Steven Negron. The Pitching was lead by Corbin Hoffner, Zac Gordon, and Casey Jennings.

The Titans next home game will be Friday at 6pm at the Joe DiMaggio Complex in Clearwater.

 

Titans sweep Lancers in double header

SPC Baseball continues their winning ways by sweeping the College of Lake County (Ill.) in a Monday double header.

A Matt Brandy home run tied the game at five after 5 innings of play. Your SPC Titans took the lead with a Casey Jennings 2 out double driving in Steven Negron. The Lake County Lancers came from behind and tied the game in the top of the 7^th inning. With the bases loaded in the bottom of the 7th (standard regulation for double headers) Skylar Fox pinch hit for outfielder Casey Jennings. After working the count to three balls and one strike and with loaded bases, Skylar gave the Titans their first walk off win of the season.

In Game 2 the Titans did not let up by scoring 10 runs and allowing zero. Starting pitcher Chris Chism went all five innings allowing 0 runs, allowing just 3 hits in a mercy rule shut out game.

The Titans next home game is a double header Wednesday 3/14 as they take on Dakota County Tech (MN) at Jack Russell Stadium. Game Time: 1:00pm.

Titans defeat four teams over spring break

Titans baseball started heating up over spring break, winning four games.

Great pitching performances were turned in by Zac Gordon, Corbin Hoffner, and Mike LaGrange; outstanding offensive performances by Lenin Sanchez, Matt Brandy, and Skylar Fox. The SPC Titans are on the verge of turning their misfortune around and playing good baseball the rest of the season.

“With 18 freshman and 21 new players to the program, the first part of our season was learning and teaching the game of baseball. Our team has gained the experience necessary to be competitive and win baseball games the rest of the way. It will be fun to watch!”, stated Coach Beckman following Saturdays 2-1 win over Macomb Community College.