Chipola built a four-run lead in the fifth inning and then held off Tallahassee's charge for an 8-7 victory on Thursday. Tallahassee scored six runs in the failed comeback on a error in the sixth, a walk by Julian Barcelo in the sixth, a in the sixth, a single by Barcelo in the eighth, and a double by Spencer Hanson in the ninth.

Both pitching staffs had their hands full, frequently dealing with runners on base. The Indians collected 12 hits and Tallahassee had eight.

Chipola got on the board in the first inning when Cameron Gray singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

Tallahassee scored three runs in the sixth inning. Tallahassee offense in the inning was led by Dilan Lawson, Barcelo, and Cyrus Grimes, who all drove in runs.

Dylan Eskew earned the win for the Indians. He surrendered one run on two hits over five innings, striking out nine. Bo Bonds, Luis Guerrero, and Robert Bennett all put in work in relief out of the bullpen, steering their team towards the victory. Guerrero recorded the last two outs to earn the save for Chipola.

Tanner Martin toed the rubber for Tallahassee. He went one and two-thirds innings, allowing four runs on four hits and striking out three.

Chipola racked up 12 hits on the day. Daniel Cerda, Isaiah Byars, Taylor Clapp, and Gray all managed multiple hits for the Indians. Cerda went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Chipola in hits.

Hanson led Tallahassee with three hits in five at bats.

Chipola's athletic seasons have been suspended until March 23. Information will be posted on ChipolaAthletics.com as it becomes available. 

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