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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Jacksonville University baseball opened its fall ball schedule Friday with a pair of six-inning games against Florida State at Dick Howser Stadium. The Seminoles took the opening game 5-1 before winning the second contest 4-1.
In game one, Jonah Shields got the Dolphins on the board early with a solo home run in the first inning.
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Derek Bermudez collected two hits, while Logan Baratta added a single. Cade Walter, Marcello Cortale, Conner Spelman, Jake Stanley, Cade Hentz and Kobe Carrion also appeared in the lineup.
Jackson Vanesko started on the mound, tossing two scoreless innings. Scout Updike, Logan Hartman and Brodie Scott each made appearances in relief.
In the second game, Drew Cobb, Connor McKee and Logan Baratta each recorded a hit. Jacksonville’s lone run came in the sixth inning when Cobb and Walter opened with back-to-back singles before Marion Clayton brought Cobb home on a sacrifice fly.
Kyle Powers made the start in game two, throwing two innings before Anthony Cordero, Grant Brooks and Jordan Livingston each took the mound.
The two contests marked Jacksonville’s first live competition of the fall, giving the Dolphins an opportunity to rotate players through the lineup and get several pitchers work on the mound.