Strickland, Zehner Power Florence-Darlington Tech to 21–10 Rout Over USC Union
Tristan Strickland contributed two home runs and six RBIs, while Jake Zehner added three hits and five RBIs as Florence-Darlington Technical College slugged their way to a 21–10 victory over USC Union.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E |
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8 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 14 | 1 |
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3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 4 |
JONESVILLE, S.C. — Tristan Strickland belted two home runs and six RBIs, while Jake Zehner added three hits and five RBIs as Florence-Darlington Technical College slugged their way to a 21–10 victory over USC Union.
Florence-Darlington Technical College delivered an explosive offensive performance, collecting 14 hits across five innings. Strickland led the charge, going 3-for-3 with two home runs and driving in six runs. Zehner was equally impactful, finishing 3-for-5 with a double and five RBIs. Gabe Herold contributed three hits and showcased his speed with three stolen bases, helping the Stingers apply constant pressure on the basepaths. The offense capitalized on four USC Union errors and scored in every inning except the second.
On the mound, Jackson Burton earned the win, pitching three innings and allowing three runs on six hits while striking out two. Elvin Pascual and Jackson Kornylo each added an inning of relief, combining to hold USC Union in check down the stretch.
The Stingers' consistent scoring and aggressive approach proved too much for USC Union, as Florence-Darlington maintained control throughout the contest.
FDTC Top Performers
- 2 home runs, 6 RBIs
- 5 runs scored
- 3 hits, 5 RBIs
- 2 runs scored
- 3 hits
- 3 stolen bases, 2 runs scored
- Win (3.0 IP)
- 3 runs allowed, 2 strikeouts
- 2 RBIs
- 1 stolen base, 2 runs scored