SCF pounds St. Pete College 12-2

State College of Florida unleashed a strong hitting attack on Monday, defeating St. Pete College 12-2 behind hitting by several players.

The host Manatees (19-11, 4-4 in conference play) triumphed in a mercy rule-shortened game but still got eight innings of good pitching from Scott Kelly, who struck out 5 and gave up just 2 runs. Garrett Hall led the attack, going 3 for 5 with 3 RBIs. Jose Lopez was 1 for 3 with 2 RBIs, Keshawn Lynch was 2 for 3 with 1 RBI and 3 runs scored, Andrew Dilacqua was 1 for 2 with 1 RBI and 3 runs scored and Reilly Johnson finished the scoring with a walkoff single and RBI.

Their next game is Tuesday at St. Pete College.

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SARASOTA CHRISTIAN 2, SOUTHEAST 0 -- Rebecca Boesen got hung with the loss Monday night, but coach Jack Howell said it wasn't her fault. Two unearned runs were the difference as Southeast (8-7) fell to host Sarasota Christian.

"She actually pitched a good game," Howell said. Boesen struck out 8, walked 3 and gave up 2 hits.

Southeast's next game is after spring break, on March 29, against Bayshore High School.

This story was originally published March 21, 2016 at 11:53 PM with the headline "SCF pounds St. Pete College 12-2 ."