Manatees Sweep Miami Dade
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3/5 Vs. Miami Dade
SCF used a strong offensive performance and a quality start from Aidan Ray to defeat Miami Dade College 9–4.
The Manatees collected 14 hits in the win, with several hitters contributing to a balanced offensive effort. Dominic Woodward led the way, going 3-for-4 with a double and three RBIs, helping drive multiple scoring rallies throughout the game. Karson Grout added two RBIs, while Ryan Kaitz also drove in two runs and reached base twice.
First baseman Ben Ryan delivered one of the game's biggest swings with a solo home run and finished with two RBIs, while Will Rawls scored two runs and recorded two hits. Joshua Reiter and Holden Brauner also contributed with two hits each, helping the Manatees maintain consistent pressure on the Miami Dade pitching staff.
On the mound, Aidan Ray earned the win after pitching 6.2 innings, allowing three runs on eight hits while striking out four. Bernard Barnes handled the final 2.1 innings in relief, allowing just one unearned run while striking out two to close out the game.
Miami Dade tallied 10 hits in the contest. Jendy Gonzalez led the Sharks with two hits and two runs scored, while Miguel Colmenares added a solo home run and an RBI. Samuel Castro also recorded two hits, including a double.
Despite the offensive output, Miami Dade struggled to contain SCF's lineup. Starter Samuel Alonso took the loss after allowing five runs over five innings, and the Sharks' bullpen surrendered four additional runs.
3/7 Vs. Miami Dade (Game 1)
Pitcher Lochlan Radloff leads the Manatees to a 3–1 victory over Miami Dade College.
Radloff set the tone early, delivering 6.1 innings while allowing one run on six hits and striking out six. The right-hander kept Miami Dade from stringing together big innings and worked efficiently through traffic. Baden Wallace and Riley McDonald combined to record the final two outs and seal the win out of the bullpen.
Offensively, SCF capitalized on key opportunities despite being limited to six hits. Josh Castellani provided the biggest swing of the game, launching a two-run home run and finishing 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a double. Joshua Reiter also had a productive day at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
The Manatees manufactured another run with aggressive baserunning, as Ben Ryan and Will Rawls both came around to score to help build the three-run total.
Miami Dade collected six hits of its own, with Antonio Fawcett leading the way by going 2-for-2 with a double, while Leamsi Montanez scored the Sharks' lone run. Jendy Gonzalez drove in Miami Dade's only RBI.
On the mound, Luke Helms took the loss for Miami Dade after allowing three runs on four hits over 3.2 innings, including the decisive home run by Castellani. Luis Lorenzo provided solid relief, tossing 2.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts.
3/7 Vs. Miami Dade (Game 2)
The Manatees jumped on Miami Dade pitching early and never let up, plating runs in multiple innings while showcasing power throughout the lineup. Karson Grout set the tone, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs, and three runs scored. Ben Ryan also delivered a big game, finishing 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs, while Will Rawls added a two-hit performance with a home run and three RBIs.
Behind them, Steele Burd provided another key power swing with a three-run home run, finishing with three RBIs, and Josh Castellani continued his strong series by going 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBIs, and three runs scored. Ryan Kaitz chipped in with two hits, including a double, and an RBI, as SCF consistently put pressure on the Miami Dade pitching staff.
On the mound, Cole Dement earned the win after pitching 4.2 innings, allowing five runs on seven hits while striking out six. Baden Wallace followed in relief, and Vincent Cooke closed the game with 1.1 scoreless innings to secure the victory.
Miami Dade produced nine hits in the game and showed some offensive power of its own. Adrian Areizaga went 1-for-2 with a home run, two RBIs, three runs scored, and two walks, while Willy Mendez added a two-run homer and finished with two hits and two RBIs. Samuel Castro also contributed with two RBIs, including a double.
Despite the offensive effort, Miami Dade struggled to contain SCF's lineup. Starter TJ Socarras took the loss after allowing seven runs in 2.2 innings, and the Sharks' pitching staff surrendered 16 runs overall, including four home runs.