March 29, 2005

Rams fall against NCAA Division II West Florida, 2-0

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- No. 16-ranked University of West Florida scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning and held on for a 2-0 victory over the University of Mobile (24-12) Tuesday afternoon in Pensacola, Florida.

West Florida, an NCAA Division II opponent, began the eighth inning rally when OwenDavis reached base with one out on a throwing error by UM third baseman Nate Thomas. After Jacob Whisenhunt flied out to centerfield for the second out of the inning, Brian Rodgers kept the inning alive by singling through the left side of the infield. A passed ball advanced both runners ahead one base and pinch hitter Josh Loosier singled up the middle with two outs plating two Argonaut runs.

In the top of the ninth inning, the Rams threatened by getting runners to first and second base with two outs, however, pinch hitter J.C. Santana lined out to left field to end the game.

Freshman Jesse Luker (3-3) was tagged with the loss going 4.1 innings in relief and allowing just two runs (one earned) on two hits while striking out three.

The two teams combined for just a total of nine base hits in the game and no extra base hits. Short stop Eddie Davila (2-for-4) collected two of UM’s four hits and Lance Howard (1-for-4) and Bryan Mosley (1-for-3) each had one.

Starting West Florida pitcher Kyle Ramsey got the win going eight innings and allowing just four singles while striking out nine. Fred Fosson got the save after pitching the ninth inning.

Mobile will be in action again on Friday, April 1 when the team plays at cross-town rival Spring Hill College at 6:30 p.m.

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