Melbourne, Fla. - On March 26, the Panthers faced the Saints for the second time this season. The first time Florida Tech went up against Flagler the Panthers were victorious in a close 6-4 game. In today's game it was no different as the Panthers battled all the way to the end to earn the victory (4-3).
On the mound for the Panthers was freshman
Justin Lorenz. Lorenz pitched 7 excellent innings for the Panthers allowing one run on four hits. The right hander also recorded three strikeouts on the no decision.
Ryan Allain was the winning pitcher for the Panthers throwing one inning with no hits, one run and one strikeout.
Florida Tech bats were challenged by the Saints pitching all game. The first runs for the Panthers came out of the bat of
Pedro Rivera when he hit a two RBI double down the left field line. Rivera went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI's to help the Panthers earned the victory.
Vincenzo Catanza had a great day at the plate going 2-for-2 with two runs and two base on balls.
The biggest at bat of the game came in the bottom of the ninth for the Panthers when
Rodnie Bernard hit a line drive double down the left field line scoring Catanza to win the game. The Tampa native continues to swing the bat well for the Panthers.
The Panthers will play Georgia College and St. on the road Friday, March 29 at 6 p.m.
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