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Hernen Sardinas
Steve Simoneau
6
Stetson STET 23-18
9
Winner Florida UF 31-13
Stetson STET
23-18
6
Final
9
Florida UF
31-13
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Stetson STET 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 6 12 0
Florida UF 0 3 0 1 4 0 0 1 X 9 12 1

W: Trey Van Der Weide (2-1) L: Long, Nick (0-1) S: Christian Scott (2)

Game Recap: Baseball | | Ricky Hazel, Associate AD

Homers from MacNeil and Sardinas Not Enough

Gainesville, Fla. – For the third time this year, Stetson jumped out to an early lead against Florida only to see the Gators take advantage of opportunities through the middle innings to defeat the visiting Hatters, this time by a final score of 9-6
 
Stetson's pitchers combined to allow seven walks in the game to go with a balk while the Florida hitters banged out 12 hits, including a season-high four doubles.
 
Stetson got home runs in the first inning and in the ninth inning from both Andrew MacNeil and Hernen Sardinas and the Hatters (23-18) had plenty of chances to score more runs in between. But, five of the nine runners Stetson left on base were left in scoring position. Florida (31-13) left 10 runners on base in the game, including five in scoring position as well. Both teams finished the night with 12 hits.
 
Sterlin Thompson led Florida, picking up his second three-hit game against the Hatters this year. Sardinas led Stetson with three hits and, with his two homers, became the first visiting player with three home runs at the new Florida Ballpark.
 
The highlight on the mound for the Hatters was once again freshman Austin Amaral, who held the Gators to just one run on four hits over 3.1 innings of work. The only run he allowed was the solo homer in the ninth inning that was just out of the reach of Eric Foggo.
 
The Hatters return to action this weekend with the final ASUN series of the year at North Florida. Stetson and the Ospreys enter play tied for second in the South Division and will be playing for the right to host an ASUN Divisional Play-In Series. Friday's game is scheduled for a 6 p.m. start.
 
Stetson will get one more chance at the Gators next Tuesday night in DeLand. That game is scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. start.
 
Game Facts
  • Win – Trey Van Der Weide (2-1)
  • Loss – Nick Long (0-1)
  • Save – Christian Scott (2)
  • Time – 3:16
Scoring Summary
  • T1 – On the second pitch of the day, MacNeil blasted his fifth home run of the season. After UF starter Timmy Manning retired the next two hitters, Sardinas joined MacNeil with a solo shot of his own for a 2-0 Stetson lead.
  • B2 – A leadoff walk came home to roost for Florida on a double by Sterlin Thompson. Colby Halter followed two outs later with a double to deep center, scoring Thompson. Jacob Young then singled to plate Halter, giving the Gators a 3-2 lead.
  • T3 – Jorge Arenas reached on an infield single before consecutive walks loaded the bases. Banks Griffith delivered a two-out single to score Arenas, but Kyle Ball was thrown out at home to end the inning.
  • B4 – Three walks loaded the bases for Florida and a sacrifice fly put the Gators up 4-3.
  • B5 – Thompson led off with a single, stole second, went to third on a balk and scored on a single by Josh Rivera. Young reached on a bunt single before Nathan Hickey doubled to right center, scoring two runs. After a pitching change for Stetson, Jud Fabian hit a pop up to shallow left that was misplayed for a double, scoring Hickey for an 8-3 Gators lead.
  • T8 – Singles by Hylton and Sardinas, followed by a walk to Griffith, loaded the bases for Eric Foggo, who singled in a run to cut the deficit to 8-4.
  • B8 – Florida got that run right back when Kris Armstrong him a home run to right that was just out of the reach of Foggo.
  • T9 – For the second time in the game, MacNeil led off an inning with a solo homer and, for the second time, Sardinas followed two outs later with a solo homer of his own. 
Hatters Notes
  • The two home runs in the first inning for Stetson marked just the second time this year the Hatters have hit two homers in an inning. The other time was on April 17 when Sardinas and Brandon Hylton hit back-to-back homers against North Florida.
  • The duo also both homered in the ninth inning.
  • The four home runs in the game were the most in a game for the Hatters since May 6, 2017, when Stetson hit four home runs in a 17-5 victory over Jacksonville.
  • It was the first time for the Hatters to have two players homer twice in the same game since Jeremy Cruz and Justin Bass both hit two homers against Gardner-Webb on March 14, 2008.
  • The eight home runs Stetson has hit against Florida this year are the most against any opponent.
About Stetson University Athletics: Stetson University's Athletics Program has a vision of developing a culture of champions athletically, academically and within the community. This vision is accomplished through a mission of recruiting and developing student-athletes, coaches and staff, creating a culture of champions, within and outside of competition. The department operates with five core values: Championship Culture, Integrity, Excellence, Pride/Tradition and Leadership. To learn more about the Vision, Mission and Core Values for Stetson Athletics, visit GoHatters.com and click on Mission Statement under the Inside Athletics tab.
 
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