PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL – The St. Thomas University Bobcats drop a tough road game versus the Palm Beach Atlantic University Sailfish by a score of 11-9. The Bobcats got off to a quick start in the game scoring 3 runs in the first inning but they allowed 5 different multi-run innings, which proved to be too much to overcome. The loss dropped the Bobcats overall record to 1-10 (1-2 in The Sun Conference).

The Bobcats had no problems offensively as they were able to compile 9 runs on 12 hits. They came out hot from the beginning scoring 3 runs in the first as they got 2 runs in off of sacrifice flies and a RBI singles by DePhillip Mason. They then tacked on another run in the 2nd inning by a RBI double from Kyle Radziewski. They held a 4-2 lead after 2 innings.

The Bobcats produced 3 more runs in the 4th and 5th innings. In the 4th inning JC Gil got an RBI single plating Lance Larimer. Then in the 5th inning Kyle Radziewski got another hit plating 2 more. From the end of the 5th until the 9th inning the Sailfish didn't allow a hit.

It wasn't until the 9th inning when the Bobcats were able to produce more runs. The Bobcats went into the 9th trailing 7-11 and Marlon Pascual came up with the bases loaded and got a single to center field scoring 2 runs. This allowed a chance for the Bobcats to tie it up in the 9th but fell short with a fly out to right field by JC Gil. Pitcher Miguel Hernandez (0-2) was credited for the loss.

Kyle Radziewski went 4-5, 3 RBI's, a BB, and a run scored. Marlon Pascual also added 3 RBIs on one hit and a sacrifice fly. JC Gil went 2-4 with 1 RBI, 2 BB, and 1 run scored. Lance Larimer also crossed home plate every time he got on base scoring 3 times after 2 hits and a walk.

The Bobcats are back in action against Warner University this weekend at home for a 3-game conference series. The start of the series will be on Friday, February 20, at 6:00 pm. There will then be a double-header starting at 12:00 pm Saturday. All three games will be played at Frank R. Esposito Field.