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Daniel Irisarri (2019)
8
Palm Beach Atl. PBAB 21-21
12
Winner Nova Southeastern NSUB 29-15
Palm Beach Atl. PBAB
21-21
8
Final
12
Nova Southeastern NSUB
29-15
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Palm Beach Atl. PBAB 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 2 8 10 4
Nova Southeastern NSUB 2 1 5 4 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 2

W: Krzyzanowski, Jarret (2-2) L: Matt Leslie (2-2) S: Torres, Gil (1)

Game Recap: Baseball |

Sharks Baseball Fends Off Late-Surging Sailfish in Midweek Victory

NSU proved timely in its responses both offensively and defensively

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – In the final midweek contest for the No. 18 Nova Southeastern Sharks (29-15), big hitting early and clutch defense late led NSU past visiting SSC squad Palm Beach Atlantic (21-21) in the fifth meeting this year and the second time as a non-conference foe, 12-8. The Sharks hosted their annual Think Pink game as well.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final Score: Nova Southeastern – 12, Palm Beach Atlantic – 8
Records: Nova Southeastern (29-15), Palm Beach Atlantic (21-21)
Location: NSU Baseball Complex | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
Starter Gabe Rodriguez set the Sharks on a solid path early, exiting the first of his two scoreless innings on just eight pitches. The offense took the cue, as the first four NSU batters reached base, three on singles. Amidst the group, Garrett Wolforth pushed an RBI single through the right side and Bryan Diaz doubled up for the Sharks in the frame with a sacrifice fly for the early lead.
 
Brandon Chinea reached on a bunt single and not only moved all the way over on an a sailed throw by the PBA third baseman, the shortstop went for broke and scored on the play for the 3-0 advantage.
 
Back up in the third, the Sharks loaded up the bases, setting the table for a Mike Rojas line shot roped over the second baseman to plate Christian Demby and Samuel Duran. With runners aboard, NSU made the most of another PBA error, as Daniel Irisarri laid down a bunt attempt, but reliever Tyler Hawks overshot the first baseman. Irisarri broke for second and third as the ball lodged in the right field tarp, overtaking home as the second baseman missed the mark to third – Diaz and Rojas also first scored on the wild series of events.
 
In the top of the fourth, the Sailfish changed the trajectory of the game with a grand slam from Andreas Papageorge that halved the Sharks' advantage. RBI singles for Sean Houck and Ramon Machado cut it down to two runs.
 
After the Sailfish handed NSU a pair of hit batters to open the fourth and a Duran sac bunt attempt forced PBA into another error, scoring Wolforth and setting up a big NSU response. Demby scored on a wild pitch. An RBI bunt single for Irisarri sent Duran to the plate and and an RBI walk drawn by Andrew Labosky pushed the NSU lead back to six runs.
 
Reliever Jarret Krzyzanowski stepped to the mound for the Sharks in the fifth after Anthony Difede shut the door on the Sailfish run in the fourth, Setting himself up for the win, Krzyzanowski (W, 2-2) kicked off a tight defensive push for the Sharks that saw three runners left aboard and two double plays across four innings, as he handed off the ball to Brock Minich and Duncan Pastore - before Gil Torres worked the Sharks out of a ninth-inning jam with 2-of-3 batters downed swinging en route to his first save and the 12-8 NSU win.
 
STATS OF THE NIGHT
  • The Sharks extend their series lead to 70-26 overall and are 3-2 against the Sailfish on the season
  • Irisarri led all Sharks with a 3-for-4 hitting performance, scoring one run and driving in two more.
  • Duran was 2-for-3 and scored twice while Pastore was 2-for-3 with one run before moving from third base to the mound.
  • Krzyzanowski went 1.2 scoreless innings, allowing just 1 hit while striking out two with three walks.
  • Rodriguez got the Sharks started with 2.1 scoreless, hitless innings, walking two and striking out two.
  • Turning three against the Sailfish, the Sharks recorded the most double plays in a game since April 22, 2017 against Embry-Riddle.
  • The Sharks batted .462 (6-for-13) with runners in scoring position and capitalized at a .565 (13-for-23) on advancement opportunities.
FROM HEAD COACH GREG BROWN
UP NEXT:
The Sharks close out the 2019 regular season at home in the friendly confines of the NSU Baseball Complex, hosting Florida Southern in the final homestand. Over a three-day weekend, will face the Mocs on Senior Weekend, Friday-Sunday, with the Senior Day ceremony set for Saturday at 12:30 p.m. For complete coverage of the action, follow the Sharks on Twitter @NSU_Baseball or visit the schedule page on NSUSharks.com.
 
 
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