MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- The Barry Buccaneers completed a doubleheader sweep over United International, earning a 1-0 shutout victory in game one before walking it off in a 5-4 thriller in game two on Wednesday afternoon at Feinbloom Field.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Game 1: Barry 1, United International 0. | Game 2: Barry 5, United International 4.
Records: Barry (8-10), UIC (1-3)
SUMMARY GAME 1:
Barry 1, United International 0
- B1 - Frank Planer gave the Buccaneers an early lead with a solo home run to deep left field. | Barry 1, UIC 0.
SUMMARY GAME 2:
Barry 5, United International 4
- B1 - Colin Brosnan opened the scoring with a sacrifice fly to center field, bringing home Matt Cox. | Barry 1, UIC 0
- B2 - Barry extended the lead as Tony Gil stole second, allowing Will Myers to steal home. | Barry 2, UIC 0
- T5 - Gabriel Godoy scored by a throwing error from Luis Sousa. | Barry 2, UIC 1
- B5 - The Buccaneers responded with two runs on a fielder's choice by Brosnan, aided by a throwing error. | Barry 4, UIC 1
- T6 - United International scored twice on a groundout and an RBI single to cut into the lead. | Barry 4, UIC 3
- T7 - UIC tied the game with an Emilio Alviarez RBI double in the seventh inning. | Barry 4, UIC 4
- B7 - Adrian Couce scored the game-winning run on a failed pickoff attempt, securing the walk-off win. | Barry 5, UIC 4
NOTEWORTHY:
- Frank Planer hit his first home run of the season in game one, accounting for the only run of the contest.
- George Stringos earned the win in game one with five shutout innings, allowing just two hits and striking out six.
- Matt Cox led Barry offensively in game two, going 3-for-3 with two doubles and two runs scored.
- Vynn Buerosse added three hits in game two, while Tony Gil contributed two hits and aggressive base running.
- Brandon Kerry picked up the win in relief in game two, tossing 1.1 innings.
- Hector Pedroza led United International in game two with two hits and scored a run.
- Andres Vuelva went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored, helping spark UIC's late comeback effort.
ON THE HORIZON:
The Buccaneers host St. Thomas JV for some more JV baseball action on Wednesday, Mar. 15, at 1 & 3:30 PM.