Pirates Sweep Tallahassee
The Pensacola State Pirates delivered a dominant performance over the week, sweeping Tallahassee in a four-game baseball series highlighted by clutch hitting, strong bullpen work, and an explosive offensive finale.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 1 |
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0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | X | 11 | 8 | 1 |
| Final (10) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E |
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0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 19 | 2 |
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0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 2 |
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
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0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
Game 2
Game 2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E |
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0 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 25 | 19 | 1 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The Pensacola State Pirates delivered a dominant performance over the week, sweeping Tallahassee in a four-game baseball series highlighted by clutch hitting, strong bullpen work, and an explosive offensive finale.
Game 1: Pensacola State 11, Tallahassee 8
The Pirates opened the series with a dramatic comeback victory. Trailing 8–5 in the bottom of the seventh, Pensacola State loaded the bases before Lincoln Pack drew a key walk, setting the stage for Caden Hartman's go‑ahead grand slam. Isaac Bates and Jackson Kohr followed with one scoreless inning apiece to secure the win. Kaden Wilks went 2‑for‑5 with two RBIs, while Hartman drove in four runs and Grant Walters added an RBI.
Game 2: Pensacola State 11, Tallahassee 10 (10 innings)
Game two featured back‑and‑forth action that stretched into extra innings. The Pirates used a strong collective effort on the mound from Carson Small, Bates, Taft Middleton, and Kohr. Offensively, Hudson Mercer had a standout night, going 3‑for‑3 with six RBIs and falling a triple short of the cycle. Middleton added a home run. In the 10th inning, Maddox Land laid down a bunt single to advance Ethan Murray, and Grant Walters delivered the game‑winning hit.
Game 3: Pensacola State 6, Tallahassee 3
The Pirates took control of the series in game three. After the teams were tied 1–1 early, Pensacola State scored three runs in the fourth and two more in the fifth. Tallahassee answered with two runs in the bottom of the sixth, but Jackson Kohr closed the door with his third straight save. Cole Ingole earned the win, allowing three runs over 5.2 innings, with Rilee Lowery bridging to the closer. Walters finished 2‑for‑3 with a home run and two RBIs, while Wilks went 2‑for‑4 with two RBIs.
Game 4: Pensacola State 25, Tallahassee 3
The series concluded with an offensive explosion. The Pirates scored 25 runs on 19 hits, highlighted by home runs from Kaden Wilks and Glenn Brooks, along with doubles from Lincoln Pack, Ethan Murray, Hudson Mercer, and Maddox Land. Chase Rafferty started on the mound, throwing 3.2 innings while allowing one hit and striking out four. Hartman went 3‑for‑6 with four RBIs, Brooks drove in five runs, Mercer added two RBIs, and Land chipped in three RBIs.