The University of South Florida baseball team (15-9; 4-1 AAC) claimed the series over the Tulane Green Wave (17-10; 2-3 AAC) with an 8-6 win on Saturday afternoon at the USF Baseball Stadium. The Bulls have now won two straight conference series.
After Tulane scored a run in the top half of the opening frame, the Bulls answered with a pair of runs in the bottom half of the first. Ryan Pruitt started the game with a single, followed by a walk from Stewart Puckett. A two-RBI single from Jackson Mayo gave the Bulls the early lead.
Tulane tied the game in the second inning, but South Florida regained the lead in the second with a groundout from Pruitt that brought Lance Trippel across the plate.
The Green Wave took the lead, scoring a run in the third and the fourth. A perfect bunt from Carlos Jacome that brought Trippel across the plate tied the game.
The Bulls regained the lead with a four-run fifth inning. Rafael Betancourt hit an RBI single to score one run after a single from Mayo and a walk from Bradke Lohry. Trippel cleared the bases with a three-run shot over the left-field wall.
Tulane cut the lead to two with two runs in the top of the sixth. After a single and a walk to start the ninth inning, the Green Wave had the go-ahead run at the plate. Landen Yorek and the Bulls got out of the inning and took the series with a strikeout, a fielder’s choice, and a fly ball.
Four pitchers made an appearance on the mound. LHP Brandon Keyster made his third start of the season and pitched two innings. RHP Bryce Archie pitched four innings and struck out three batters. RHP Jack Nedrow held the Green Wave scoreless in his two innings.
Key Stats:
Betancourt extends his hit streak to eight games, which is the longest of the season for the junior.
Mayo recorded his eighth multi-hit performance of the season.
Brodil collected his team-leading 10th multi-hit performance of the season.
Trippel hit his third home run of the season.
Mayo recorded his fourth multi-RBI game of the season with two today.
Archie earned his third win of the season, while Yorek earned his third save.
Notables:
Betancourt collected his fourth multi-hit performance in five games, the sixth of the season.
Trippel’s three-run home run in the fifth inning is his first home run of the season that hasn’t come in the ninth inning.
Trippel set a season-high of three runs scored and three RBI.
Up Next: South Florida will look to complete the series sweep over Tulane tomorrow at 11 a.m. Due to the threat of inclement weather, the game has been moved up from its original start time of 1 p.m. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
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About USF Baseball The South Florida Baseball program played its first season in 1966 and will enter its 60th campaign in 2025. Mitch Hannahs was named South Florida’s eighth head coach in program history on June 8, 2024, after compiling 355 wins over 11 seasons at Indiana State. The 2023 ABCA NCAA DI Midwest Region Coach of the Year guided the Sycamores to six conference titles and five NCAA Regionals. The Bulls have made 14 NCAA Tournament appearances and earned their first-ever Super Regional berth in 2021. The Bulls have won five conference tournament titles (3 Sun Belt, 1 Metro, and 1 American) and six regular season championships (3 Sun Belt, 2 Metro, and 1 C-USA). USF baseball players have been recognized with All-America honors 12 times, and 19 Bulls have earned Freshman All-America accolades. USF has had 131 MLB Draft Picks. Former 2018 first-round draft pick Shane McClanahan is a two-time MLB All-Star.
Justify (1), with jockey Mike Smith up, crosses the finish line to win the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race and the Triple Crown, Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
We are back at Gulfstream Park
As the Kentucky Derby prep season heats up, we’re heading back to familiar turf at Gulfstream Park for an exciting Late Pick 5 on Saturday, April 12. Post time for Race 6 is set for 3:30 p.m. EST, and the sequence runs through Race 10, featuring a great mix of turf and dirt action with plenty of betting opportunities.
Let’s dive into the races and give you the horses to watch — and a few sharp plays along the way.
Be sure to tune in tonight at 8 p.m. ET on Capital Sports Network for our “One Horse Wonder” segment, and catch us again Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET for updated analysis after scratches and changes!
Race 6 — 3:30 p.m. EST
1 1/16 Miles, Turf — Maiden Special Weight $55,000
A well-matched group kicks off the sequence.
#2 Restless Dreamer (5-2) The most consistent runner in the field. She’s been keeping stronger company and is primed to fire off a sharp 3/23 workout. Paco Lopez knows her well and a clean start could make the difference.
#1 Counterintelligence (GB) (4-1) Trainer Chad Brown switches to blinkers and draws the rail, both positives. She showed strong late kick last time from a wide post and could improve sharply here under Gonzalez.
#7 Royalty Rate (7-2) Another well-bred newcomer from Chad Brown’s barn. Edgar Zayas picks up the mount, and this runner should handle both the turf and distance well. Respect the connections.
Race 7 — 4:02 p.m. EST
6 Furlongs, Dirt — Claiming $12,500 N2L
This race is all about speed, class drops, and sharp trainer angles.
#2 Slew Diva (6-1) Lone speed in the race and dropping in class. She’s the clear best bet to hit the board and might just go all the way.
#7 New Diamond (2-1) Hot trainer Victor Barboza is 31% with horses first off the claim. Add Paco Lopez, and the combo clicks at a strong 30%. Dangerous player.
#5 Grand Golden Rod (6-1) Drops in class and gets the services of the red-hot Vasquez. Expect a big late move.
Race 8 — 4:34 p.m. EST
7½ Furlongs, Turf — Optional Claiming $62,000
A competitive turf contest with several live runners.
#4 Golden Canary (6-1) Shipping in from Santa Anita after solid runs at Woodbine. Mark Casse has had her working steadily at Palmetto since February. Ready to fire.
#9 Risk Threshold (4-1) Pace factor dropping into a softer spot. Second off the layoff, speed figures fit, and Jose Ruiz gets the call for Chad Brown. Key player.
Play: Consider a 4-6-9 Exacta Box here for strong value potential.
Race 9 — 5:06 p.m. EST
1 Mile, Dirt — Optional Claiming $25,000 / N1X
A wide-open affair loaded with high-profile connections.
#2 Who’s the King (6-1) Paco Lopez reunites with this colt, and they’re a dangerous duo for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. Look for an aggressive ride from the front.
#4 Catalytic (9-5) Saffie Joseph’s other runner has been knocking on the door with three straight runner-up finishes. Adds apprentice Micah Husbands and weight relief. Major player.
#3 Captain Danny (Chi) (9-2) Chilean import was rolling late in his U.S. debut. Should improve second time out with Jaramillo aboard for Barboza.
Note: For an Optional Claiming race, this field is stacked with top trainers like Saffie Joseph Jr., Victor Barboza, and more.
Race 10 — 5:36 p.m. EST
7½ Furlongs, Turf — Maiden Special Weight $55,000
Closing out the sequence with another tricky maiden event on the lawn.
#6 Magic Pathway (5-2) Blew up the speed figures stretching out last time. Trainer Michael Trombetta teams up with Paco Lopez, and they win 32% together. Expect more improvement.
#4 Insubordination (Ire) (7-2) Speed and class relief here for trainer George Weaver. Edgar Zayas takes the reins, and the shorter trip should suit him well.
#8 Benny the Waiter (2-1) Second-time Lasix and strong turf breeding make this Irish-bred a serious contender. Look for a sharp run under Jaramillo.
Most likely race in the sequence to see the favorites hit the board.
Final Word
We’re excited to be back at Gulfstream Park, and this Late Pick 5 sequence offers great betting value with plenty of live longshots and trusted connections. Keep an eye on weather updates and scratches, and be sure to join us tonight at 8 p.m. ET on Capital Sports Network for our full “One Horse Wonder” breakdown.
Don’t forget: We’ll also be back on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET for live updates on all the changes and late info for Gulfstream and beyond.
The road to the Kentucky Derby continues, and Let’em Run is here to help you cash tickets every step of the way!
University of Tampa Women’s remain on top of the Sunshine State Conference. Saturday it’s No. 6 Lynn for not only Senior Day but also Tampa’s One Love Game
In a clash between top-10 Sunshine State Conference rivals, the top-ranked University of Tampa women’s lacrosse team came out on top over No. 10 Saint Leo.
How It Happened
Three different Spartans scored within the first two minutes of play.
Tampa led 5-1 after the first quarter.
The Lions controlled the second quarter, outscoring the Spartans 4-1, but the visitors remained ahead by one at halftime.
Mary Kate Person recorded her hat trick just three minutes into the second half.
Tampa widened its lead to 8-6 after three quarters.
Saint Leo scored three unanswered goals to begin the fourth and take their first lead of the game.
The Spartans knotted the game at 9 with just over five minutes of play left.
Freshman Josie Bullock netted her first career goal with less than two minutes left to seal the Spartans’ victory.
Tampa nearly doubled Saint Leo at the draw, winning 15 of 23.
The Lions are the 8th nationally ranked team knocked off by the Spartans.
Spartans Performances
Isabella Avila was all over the stat sheet with 6 draw controls, 4 ground balls, 3 caused turnovers, and scored the equalizing goal in the fourth.
Erin McLoughlin recorded 3 ground balls to go along with 3 caused turnovers.
Scoring less than a minute into the match, Molly Shapiro netted her 10th goal as a Spartan.
Person’s hat trick was her fourth in less than a month.
Scoring 2 goals and assisting on another, Isabel McGarvey recorded her 40th point of the season.
Up Next
• Tampa will face No. 6 Lynn for not only Senior Day but also Tampa’s One Love Game. The match will be played on April 12 at 12:00 p.m. ET
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid celebrates with defensive end Frank Clark, right, after the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 23-20. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
The stadium game continues in Kansas City.
Sometime this summer, the owner of the National Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs Clark Hunt plans to tell the world of his intentions in the stadium game in the Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City, Kansas area. Hunt might agree to a renovation of his present stadium which opened on August 12th, 1972. Hunt also might consider moving his business to Kansas which is within the franchise’s market.
The problem for Hunt began in April 2024 when Jackson County, Missouri voters said no to extending a sales tax that would have funded a Major League Baseball’s Kansas City Royals’ downtown stadium and would have renovated Hunt’s football venue. There is nothing new from Kansas where local politicians have indicated that they might want the Chiefs and Royals’ businesses in their state. Kansas lawmakers are still mulling over a proposal that would see STAR bonds used to help pay 75% of the cost of building two stadiums in Kansas. Additionally, sports gambling and lottery gaming and sales tax revenue from businesses in the stadium development districts would cover bond debt. Another source of revenue to pay off the debt would come from a liquor tax. Kansas lawmakers could use a mechanism that would allow up to 100% of sales tax revenue on alcoholic liquor sales within a stadium district to pay off bonds for the structures. There is a problem with Kansas though. The offer expires on June 30th although the state legislature could extend the deadline. “If you’re on either side of the table, you look at deadlines,” Chiefs team president Mark Donovan said. “That June 30th is real.” Missouri politicians have been scrambling to put together a financial package to keep Hunt’s Chiefs business and MLB Royals’ owner John Sherman in Kansas City. There really is not much new going on in Kansas City.
