Falcons Take Care of Business on the Road

Daytona State 11, Hillsborough Community College 2

The Falcons wasted little time getting on the board, as Juleah Patterson led off the game with a double and later came around to score, giving Daytona State an early lead. The Falcons added another run in the second inning when Maggie Castaneda singled and was later brought home on a ground ball to second base by Riley Makousky to build a 2-0 advantage. Daytona State broke the game open in the third inning, capitalizing on a few passed balls and timely situational hitting to plate four runs and extend the lead to 6-0.

Hillsborough managed to get on the board in the fourth, but the Falcons continued to apply pressure offensively. Daytona State added single runs in the fourth when Alexa Edmands singled to bring in Azlynn Gomes, and again in the fifth when Nyree James doubled to score Riley Makousky, before putting the game out of reach with three more runs in the sixth.

The Falcons totaled 11 hits in the contest, highlighted by a three-hit performance from Gabby Giugliano and a three-RBI effort from Riley Makousky. Maggie Castaneda also had a strong day at the plate, scoring three runs while collecting two hits.

Offensive Highlights

Gabby Giugliano: 3-for-4, RBI
Maggie Castaneda: 2-for-3, RBI, 3 runs scored
Riley Makousky: 1-for-4, 3 RBI
Nyree James: 1-for-3, double, 2 RBI, stolen base
Alexa Edmands: 1-for-3, RBI, 2 runs scored
Juleah Patterson: 1-for-3, double

Pitching Performance

Kaylee Martineau earned the win in the circle, allowing one run on three hits over five innings while striking out two. Alexis Miranda worked the final inning in relief, allowing one run while striking out one to close out the victory.

Daytona State 11, Hillsborough Community College 5

Daytona State completed the doubleheader sweep with an 11-5 victory over Hillsborough Community College.

The Falcons jumped out to an early lead, scoring three runs in the first inning after back-to-back leadoff walks by Juleah Patterson and Aurielle Reavis set the tone. Daytona State added three more in the second to take a 6-0 advantage. Jolie Perillo opened the inning with a walk and later scored on a single by Reavis, Gabby Giugliano followed with a two-run double to bring home Reavis and Azlynn Gomes. 

Hillsborough broke through with a run in the fourth, but Daytona State remained in control. The Falcons added three runs in the sixth inning and tacked on two more in the seventh, taking advantage of Hillsborough's defensive miscues to extend the lead to 11-1.

Hillsborough mounted a late push with three runs in the sixth and another in the seventh, but the Falcons held on to secure the win and finish the day with a sweep.

Daytona State scored 11 runs on six hits, taking advantage of six walks and aggressive baserunning throughout the game.

Offensive Highlights

Gabby Giugliano: 1-for-3, double, 3 RBI
Aurielle Reavis: 1-for-3, 2 RBI, 2 runs scored, stolen base
Azlynn Gomes: 1-for-3, 2 runs scored
Maggie Castaneda: 1-for-4, RBI
Jolie Perillo: 1-for-2, run scored, stolen base
Nyree James: RBI

Pitching Performance

Leala Kloewer started in the circle and worked 5.1 innings, allowing four runs on four hits while striking out six. Kaylee Martineau came on in relief and closed the game, allowing one run over the final 1.2 innings with two strikeouts to help secure the 11-5 victory.