BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (February 11, 2011) - The
Rollins Tars baseball team played some astounding baseball as they
bounced back from last weekend's home opener and swept Friday's
doubleheader against Puerto Rico-Bayamon. Rollins took game one
11-6 and the second 9-2.
With the pair of wins, Rollins improves to 2-2 for the
season.
In game one, Rollins found themselves trailing early on as they
gave up four runs in the third frame to put UPRB up 4-2. John
Avanzino scored Rollins' first run of the day on solo shot to right
center as he led-off the second inning. Boston Langley scored the
next run after reaching on a hit-by-pitch.
The Tars slowly made their way back into contention scoring a
lone run in the fifth and two in the sixth. Avanzino evened the
score at 6-6 on a RBI double by Langley and a RBI single by Nick
Adams in the top of the eighth gave the Tars the final lead of the
game.
Rollins had an explosive eighth inning scoring five runs to
secure the first win of the season. Freshman Adam Ogburn made his
collegiate debut as he closed out game one. Ogburn struck out one
batter and walked one, while giving up one hit.
Center fielder Chris Holloway finished 3-for-6 with a double, a
run, and an RBI. Senior John Avanzino went 4-for-5 with four runs,
a home run, a pair of doubles, and three RBIs.
In game two, Rollins led throughout the seven-inning contest as
Garrett Yount pitched his first complete game of the season. Yount
fanned two and walked one.
Rollins' big run came in the third inning with a five-run
third. Third baseman Kevin Mager hit a bases-clearing triple and
scored on a throwing error by the left fielder. Mager scored
Avanzino and Langley. The Tars recorded 15 hits and scored nine
runs, while committing one error.
Holloway had another great game going 4-for-5 with two stolen
bags, two runs, and an RBI. Avanzino went 2-for-4 with two RBIs
and a run.
Rollins will close out their Puerto Rico trip with a
doubleheader against Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras tomorrow afternoon.
First pitch is slated for 11 a.m. Atlantic Standard time. Due to
complications, live stats will not be available for tomorrow's
doubleheader. For live action of all Tars' home games, check out
RollinsSports.com.
