JACKSONVILLE, FL --Despite a strong start on the mound from senior Collin Rothermel and a three-hit performance from sophomore Cade Hentz, Jacksonville (12-10) couldn't hold off Stetson, falling 4-1 on Saturday night.
Rothermel went six innings, giving up one run on two hits, allowing seven walks and striking out five.
At the plate, the Dolphins were paced by sophomore Hentz, who went 3-for-4 on the day with a double. Sophomore Jaden Bastian compiled a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with two walks. Junior Chandler Howard also helped out for Jacksonville, adding a double.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Dolphins got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the bottom of the first inning. Blake DeLamielleure drove in Bastian with a groundout to second base, giving Jacksonville an early lead.
Stetson responded by tying the game in the third inning before taking the lead in the eighth. The Hatters added two insurance runs in the ninth to secure the 4-1 victory.
GAME NOTES
- JU left 10 runners stranded on base in the loss.
- The Dolphins out-hit the Hatters at a 9-7 clip.
- Bastian stole two bases in Saturday's game.
- Jacksonville pitchers limited Stetson to just 3-for-16 (.188) with runners in scoring position.
- Dolphin pitchers faced 40 Stetson hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out eight.
POSTGAME WITH COACH HAYES
UP NEXT
The Dolphins will look to secure the series victory in the rubber match against Stetson on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at John Sessions Stadium. The game will be available to stream live on ESPN+.
