Gainesville, FL

The Saints took an early lead in Gainesville and held on late to take an 8-6 win over Daytona State. Daytona State struck first in the second inning with a one spot, but the Saints answered with a run in the bottom half. The Saints then exploded offensively with a three-run fourth inning and a four run fifth inning to take a comfortable 8-1 lead. Then Daytona State took off offensively with a two spot in the seventh and a three spot in the ninth to make the final inning interesting.

Zack Dejesus led the way for SF going 4-4 and scoring three runs. Dejesus day was capitalized when he stole home in the bottom of the second inning to tie the game. Ryan Chase had a three-hit contest going 3-4. Chase scored one run and walked once on the day as well. Wyatt Tesar and Aiden Andreu both drove in two runs on one hit a piece.

Chase Chappell received the start for Santa Fe, going 6.1 innings allowing six hits and three runs. Chappel struck out four and did not allow a walk. Nick Staszak came in relief going 2.1 innings, before Stephen Joyce recorded the final out of the game.

The Saints travel to Daytona State on Saturday for a doubleheader starting at noon.