Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 | Box Score 3 LAKELAND, Fla. - #15 Webber International (36-12, 16-8) took on #11 Southeastern (42-8, TSC 18-6) in the final Sun Conference series of the year. The Warriors took game 1, 7-5. Then went on to lose both games of the double header this afternoon 3-6, 4-9.
 
GAME 1: Martis Homers, Clayton Hits Eventual Game Winning 3-run Double, All Despite 18 Strikeouts

The Warriors were held to just 5 hits and had an astounding 18 strikeouts, but that did not stop them from taking game 1. Webber jumped out to a 1-0 lead following the top of the 1^st inning with Manny Rodriguez scampering in on a wild pitch. With a 1-1 tie in the top of the 2^nd, Sjaghbar Martis connected with a solo blast that gave the Warriors the lead 2-1. Into the top of the 8^th inning, the Warriors trailed 2-4. Matt Piatt shot a base hit into left field that scored Cristian Rivera. Then Jesse Coleman stepped up with bases loaded and drew a walk scoring Marcus Begg. Immediately following, Connor Clayton laced a 3-run double off the wall in left field that scored Jesse Coleman, Sjaghbar Martis and Matt Piatt. The Fire scored 1-run in the bottom of the 8^th, but it was not enough as the Warriors held the lead and took game 1 with a final score of 7-5.

STATLINE
Offensive:
Connor Clayton: 1-4, 1-2B, 3 RBI's
Sjaghbar Martis: 1-3, 1-HR, 1 RBI, 2-R
Pitching:
Anthony Hunter (Win, 6-3): 7-IP, 8-H, 5-R, 3-ER, 2-BB, 6-K's
Zachary Gary (Save, 6^th): 2-IP, 2-H, 2-K's
 

GAME 2: Clayton Homers, Southeastern Delivers 1^st Loss to Terron

Though both teams registered 9 hits apiece, the Warriors were only able to push 3 across. Down 0-3 in the top of the 4^th, Connor Clayton stepped up and smashed a 2-run shot out to left center field that scored Matt Piatt, cutting the lead to 2-3. Trailing 2-6 in the top of the 8^th, Marcus Begg got the Warriors 1-run closer as hit a base hit to right field that scored Sjaghbar Martis. Unfortunately the Warriors were unable to mount a comeback as they dropped game 2, 3-6.

STATLINE
Offensive:
Sjaghbar Martis: 2-4, 2-2B's, 1-R
Marcus Begg: 2-4, 1-RBI
Connor Clayton: 1-4, 1-HR, 2-RBI's
Pitching:
Juan Terron (L, 7-1): 6.2-IP, 9-H, 6-R, 4-ER, 1-BB, 9-K's
Brad Burdett: 1.1-IP, 0-H, 0-R
 

GAME 3: Martis & Ballestero Double, Warriors Drop Final TSC Game

Webber jumped out to a 2-0 lead after the top of the 3^rd where Manny Rodriguez singled in Garrett Martin and Sjaghbar Martis doubled in Manny Rodriguez. The Warriors trailed 2-5 heading into the top of the 7^th, Cristian Rivera hit a sacrifice fly scoring Garrett Martin followed by Sjaghbar Martis hitting a base hit right field scoring Matt Saliba. The Warriors could not hold off the Fire as they dropped game 3, 4-9.

STATLINE
Offensive:
Manny Rodriguez: 3-5, 1-RBI, 1-R
Sjaghbar Martis: 2-5, 1-2B, 2-RBI's
Napo Ballestero: 1-1, 1-2B, 3-BB
Pitching:
Brady Mintell (L, 4-5): 3.2-IP, 6-H, 5-R, 5-ER, 4-BB's, 3-K's
Jesse Coleman: 2.2-IP, 1-H, 1-R, 1-ER, 4-BB's, 3-K's
Zachary Gary: 1.2-IP, 5-H, 3-R, 3-ER, 1-K
 
FINAL THOUGHTS: The Warriors end out the 2017 Sun Conference season with a 16-8 record which solidifies them in 3^rd place. They have one regular season game left as they travel on Wednesday to Embry-Riddle to take on the NCAA D-II foe in a non-conference matchup.