Raiders Claim Two Wins on Friday, Defeating Motlow and Miami Dade

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Sam Bradley put on a show Friday, launching three home runs and driving in six runs to lead Northwest Florida State to a commanding 14-4 (6 inning run rule) victory over Motlow State in game one, and 6-3 (7 inning game) victory over Miami Dade in game two.

The Raiders dominated game one against the Bucks, erupting for 14 runs on 12 hits, including four home runs. In game two, a five-run sixth inning powered them to a 6-1 lead over Miami Dade. The Sharks fought back in the seventh, but Bryon Rincones shut the door to secure the win.

GAME ONE vs MOTLOW

Motlow State struck first in the top of the second, plating two runs on a groundout by Tanner Jones and an RBI single from Mykell Murrah. However, the Raiders quickly turned the game around in the bottom half of the inning, erupting for five runs despite recording just one hit. Bradley's three-run bomb to left field proved to be the defining moment, giving the Raiders a 5-2 lead.

Sylas Boris added two more runs with a lune drive homer off the scoreboard, followed by a Henry Allen two-run shot to left, giving the Raiders a 9-3 advantage. The very next at bat, Bradley launched his second homer of the game—a solo shot to right field, putting th Raiders up 10-1.

The Raiders caped the game off with three more runs in the fifth and one in the sixth to seal the six inning run rule, taking game one of Friday's two-game set.

Pitching Highlights

On the mound, Anthony St. Vincent delivered a strong relief outing, tossing 4.1 innings while allowing five hits and two runs (one earned), striking out four without issuing a walk. Starter Thomas Conrad worked 1.2 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits with one strikeout and one walk.

Offensive Leaders

The Raiders racked up 12 hits, with Boris, Allen, and Bradley each driving in four runs. Qrey Lott contributed with a 2-for-2 performance.

Motlow State totaled nine hits, with Roberto Gallardo and Nick Causey each collecting two. Murrah drove in two runs, going 1-for-4. Defensively, Motlow was clean in the field, committing no errors, with Baron Cribbs leading the way with nine chances.

GAME TWO vs. MIAMI DADE

Northwest Florida State secured a 6-3 victory over Miami Dade on Friday, using a five-run sixth inning to break open a tight game at home.

Miami Dade struck first in the third, as Cian Copeland delivered an RBI single on a full count. The Raiders responded in the fifth when Sam Bradley crushed a solo home run to center field, tying the game at 1-1.

The momentum fully shifted in the bottom of the sixth, as Northwest Florida erupted for five runs on three hits. The biggest swing came from David Alvarez, who's RBI triple dove home the go ahead run, setting up the Raiders' rally. Mathew Keller, Henry Allen and Sam Bradley all drove in runs in the innings, which gave the Raiders their 6-1 lead heading into the decisive seventh inning.

The Sharks were able to add two runs on the score board and cut into their deficit, while loading the basses and getting the go-ahead run to the plate. However, veteran righty Bryon Rincones slammed the door on the rally and secured the game two victory.

Pitching Highlights

Alex Walsh got the start for the Raiders, pitching 4.2 innings while allowing three hits and one run, striking out five and walking two. Bryon Rincones and Ryker Chavis provided relief to close out the game. Miami Dade's Gabriel Cruz kept the Raiders scoreless through four innings, striking out six before handing things over to the bullpen.

Offensive Leaders

Offensively, the Raiders collected nine hits, with Bradley leading the way, going 2-for-4 with two RBIs. David Alvarez also notched two hits and also drove home a run. Mathrew Keller and Henry Allen were responsible for the Raiders other two runs.

Miami Dade totaled six hits, with Thomas White and Copeland each driving in a run. Matt Thorsen, David Zamora, Michael Petite, and Alejandro Sanchez also recorded hits for the Sharks.

UP NEXT

The Raiders are set for another doubleheader tomorrow, starting with a 10:00 a.m. matchup against Miami Dade. At 1:00 p.m., the Sharks and Bucks will face off in a neutral-site game, followed by Northwest Florida taking on Motlow at approximately 4:00 p.m.