Bobby Boser became the first Bulls to hit for the cycle in at least 20 years.
JACKSONVILLE (March 6, 2024) – A day after recording a career-high seven RBI, Bobby Boser (Wesley Chapel) drove in six and hit for the cycle as the University of South Florida Bulls (7-5) out-slugged the Jacksonville University Dolphins (5-7) on Wednesday afternoon, 16-12. Boser is the first Bull to hit for the cycle in at least 20 years.
Over the course of two high-scoring wins for South Florida over UNF on Tuesday and Jacksonville on Wednesday, Boser combined to go 6-for-10 with a double, triple, three home runs and 13 RBI.
“It was really good to see our guys compete, the offense bounce back, and the team win games in different ways the past two days,” said head coach Billy Mohl. “We still have work to do, but it’s a step in the right direction. Good teams must win on the road.”
Wednesday’s back-and-forth affair with the Dolphins featured five lead changes and saw the Bulls plate six runs in the ninth inning after entering the final frame trailing, 11-10. Nine of South Florida’s runs in the game were scored compliments of two-out hits.
The Bulls were held hitless in the seventh and eighth innings before the six-run barrage in the ninth. Joaquin Monque (Weston) was hit by a pitch with one out to begin the rally. Matt Rose (Clearwater) followed with a walk and Ben Rozenblum (Coral Springs), who entered as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning, drove in the tying run with a single.
Drew Brutcher (Lakeland) was next to the plate and was awarded an intentional walk to load the bases. Jackson Mayo (St. John’s) followed with a go-ahead RBI-single. Two batters later, with two outs, Boser unloaded on a three-run blast to complete his cycle.
Riley Skeen (Pompano Beach) earned the win on the mound for USF after tossing a scoreless ninth inning to keep the game within reach for the offense. Kyle Scrape (Tampa) also delivered a scoreless relief outing, striking out three and allowing just one hit over 1.2 IP.
Notable
- The exact date of the previous USF cycle is unknown, but occurred during the Eddie Cardieri Era (1986-2006)
- The USF offense combined for 33 runs over its two-game road trip through Jacksonville.
- The Bulls have scored 10 or more runs in six of their 12 games this season.
- Mayo went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles and three RBI on Wednesday.
- Brutcher recorded a double and two walks on Wednesday and has reached base safely in all 12 games this season.
- Eric Snow (Forsyth, Ga.) has reached base safely in 11 straight games.
Up Next
Following a six-game road swing, the Bulls return home to Tampa for their next seven ballgames. The homestand begins on Friday, March 8 against North Carolina A&T at 6:30 p.m.
Double Play Passes, which include one ticket to every home baseball and softball game, can be purchased now for $99. Group and single game tickets are also on sale and can be purchased here or by calling 1-800-Go-Bulls.
About USF Baseball
The USF Baseball program played its first season in 1966 and is entering its 59th season in 2024 under head coach Billy Mohl (seventh season). The Bulls have made 14 NCAA Tournament appearances, including four since 2015, and earned their first-ever Super Regional berth in 2021. USF was ranked in the Top 25 by five different publications in the final 2021 polls, checking in as high as No. 16. The Bulls have won five conference tournament titles (3 Sun Belt, 1 Metro and 1 American) and six regular season championships (3 Sun Belt, 2 Metro and 1 C-USA). USF baseball players have been recognized with All-America honors 12 times, most recently with third baseman David Villar in 2018, and 19 have earned Freshman All-America accolades, most recently Eric Snow in 2023. Four Bulls were selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. Former 2018 first-round selection, Shane McClanahan, became the program’s first-ever MLB All-Star in 2022 and was the starting pitcher for the American League.
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