Florida High Heat Nabs Win Over Arizona Hitmen Despite Early 4-Run Inning
Even though Florida High Heat gave up four runs in the first inning, they still defeated Arizona Hitmen 21-7 on Sunday. Haskell, Stoller, and Bakkiln powered the big inning with RBIs.
Florida High Heat collected 18 hits and Arizona Hitmen had seven in the high-scoring affair.
Arizona Hitmen took an early lead in the first inning. Arizona Hitmen scored two runs on a stolen base.
After Florida High Heat scored three runs in the top of the fourth, Arizona Hitmen answered with three of their own. Florida High Heat scored when CJ K drew a walk, scoring one run and Reed B grounded out, scoring two runs. Arizona Hitmen then answered when Bakkiln singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run, Goddy singled on a 3-1 count, scoring one run, and an error scored one run for Arizona Hitmen.
Florida High Heat took the lead for good with five runs in the second inning. In the second Nate D singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run, Dylan S homered on a 2-2 count, scoring three runs, and Josh D hit a solo homer.
Florida High Heat notched six runs in the third inning. The offensive onslaught by Florida High Heat was led by Ty H, Nic D, Michael O, and Harrison A, who all drove in runs.
Nate was the winning pitcher for Florida High Heat. He allowed four hits and four runs over three innings, striking out two and walking one. Josh, David D, and Harrison all put in work in relief out of the bullpen, steering their team towards the victory.
Commer took the loss for Arizona Hitmen. He went one and two-thirds innings, allowing seven runs on five hits and striking out three.
Florida High Heat tallied four home runs on the day. Josh had a homer in the second inning. Ty had a four bagger in the third inning. Dylan went deep in the second inning. Nic put one out in the third inning.
Florida High Heat collected 18 hits. David, Reed, Josh, Ty, and Dylan all collected multiple hits for Florida High Heat. Reed and David each managed three hits to lead Florida High Heat. Florida High Heat tore up the base paths, as six players stole at least two bases. CJ led the way with four.
Daly led Arizona Hitmen with two hits in three at bats. Stoller led Arizona Hitmen with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with five stolen bases.