WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (May 7, 2021) - No. 12 St. Thomas University (STU) Bobcats Baseball (33-19), the second-seed in the Sun Conference Tournament, was eliminated by No. 2, and top-seeded Southeastern University (43-7) 11-0 on Saturday afternoon from the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.
Bobcat Starters
Game Notes
- Southeastern capitalized on an early error by the Bobcats to take a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning.
- Rangel doubled down the left-field line; but was unable to score, as STU trailed 1-0 after one inning.
- SEU had six consecutive batters reach and score after the first two outs of the second inning were recorded, taking a 7-0 lead.
- The Fire capped off the outburst with a three-run home run.
- Jason Grana entered in relief to begin the top of the third inning, retiring the Fire in order.
- SEU added an eighth run in the top of the fourth inning with a sacrifice fly.
- Southeastern extended its lead to 10-0 in the top of the fifth inning with back-to-back RBI singles.
- Montesino walked to lead off the bottom of the fifth, breaking a string of 11 consecutive outs by SEU.
- Thompson was the last STU hitter to reach base - dropped third strike - in the game, as the Bobcats fell against Southeastern 11-0.
Upcoming
No. 12 St. Thomas University awaits the NAIA Selection Show on Thursday, May 13, to determine which Opening Round site the Bobcats will be sent to begin the 2021 NAIA National Championship Tournament.Â
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