PHOTOS: USF baseball falls to UCF in rivalry series
USF’s weaknesses were exposed in its match up against their I-4 rivals. Coach Mitch Hannahs said UCF is simply a better team than the Bulls (6-5) right now. But since it is early enough in the season, USF has time to get into shape.
The Bulls had a strong start to the series, finishing with UCF (8-3) early with a 13-3 mercy-rule win. Hannahs credited left-hander Corey Braun for the strength displayed against the Knights Friday.
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By Saturday and Sunday, Hannahs didn’t have the southpaw starters to put on the bump. He said UCF swung well against Bulls’ righties.
Saturday’s 12-1 mercy-rule loss was a stark contrast to Friday’s dominating win. The Bulls couldn’t keep up with Knight bats, which put up a six-spot in the first frame.
Sunday’s loss was the same, UCF took an early lead and sent the Bulls home early with a 12-2 rout in the rubber match.
Looking ahead to a solo game against FGCU Wednesday and weekend home series against Villanova, Hannahs said the Bulls need to improve on all fronts.
-Lily Belcher, Managing Editor
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