Jack Jasiak did not surrender an earned run, but suffered the loss.
TAMPA (March 19, 2021) – After scoring a combined 25 runs over their last two games, the USF Bulls (7-8) had their bats cooled off by the Florida Atlantic Owls (10-6) in a 5-1 loss to open a three-game series Friday night.
Jack Jasiak (Spring Hill) was the hard-luck loser on the mound for USF in a pitcher’s duel opposite FAU’s Hunter Cooley. Jasiak (2-2) was charged with four runs (zero earned) on five hits with seven strikeouts over 7.0 IP. Cooley struck out six over 7.0 IP and did not allow a run.
The Owls did their damage in the third frame when a two-out USF error extended the inning and led to all four unearned runs. Jasiak proceeded to retire 10 of the next 12 batters he faced to conclude his outing.
Carmine Lane (Lake Placid) accounted for the Bulls’ lone tally with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning. FAU scratched the plate for its final run in the ninth.
Drew Brutcher (Lakeland) went 3-for-3 at the plate in a game that saw USF limited to just five hits.
Notable
- USF was held under two runs for just the third time this season.
- The Bulls have lost five straight off the heels of their seven-game winning streak.
- Jasiak recorded his fourth quality start of the year despite the loss.
- Brutcher extended his streak of reaching base safely to 15 consecutive games.
- Joseph Sanchez (Miami) struck out three over 2.0 IP in relief of Jasiak.
Up Next
The Bulls and Owls continue their series on Saturday at USF Baseball Stadium. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.
About USF Baseball
The USF Baseball program played its first season in 1966 and is entering its 56th season in 2021. The Bulls have won 1,628 games entering the 2021 season and made 13 NCAA Tournament appearances, including three since 2015. The Bulls have won four conference tournament titles (3 Sun Belt and 1 Metro) and had 126 all-conference selections. USF baseball players have been recognized with All-America honors 12 times, most recently with third baseman David Villar in 2018. Four players were selected in the 2018 MLB Draft, including the program’s fourth first round selection in pitcher Shane McClanahan, who appeared in the 2020 World Series with the Tampa Bay Rays. The Bulls saw continued success in head coach Billy Mohl’s first season in 2018, reaching 36 wins, advancing to the semifinals of the conference tournament for the first time since 2012, and making the program’s latest NCAA Tournament appearance while also achieving a ranking in multiple polls for the final two months of the season.
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