The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles edged past the Jacksonville Dolphins 3‑2 on Tuesday night, a win that guarantees the team a first‑round bye in the upcoming Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament.
Evan Dempsey was the catalyst, launching a two‑run homer in the fifth that flipped the lead, while also dominating on the mound with ten strikeouts over six innings.
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His effort was complemented by a strong outing from reliever Ashton Pocol, who logged four strikeouts in three shutout innings to earn his eleventh career save.
Blake Edmonds added two runs to the scoreboard, and Wilfred Gonzalez contributed an RBI single in the same fifth‑inning burst that put the Eagles ahead.
Meanwhile, Kyle Hopper absorbed his first loss of the season, and Drew Seidel’s late‑inning at‑bat kept the pressure on the Dolphins.
The victory extends the Eagles’ winning streak heading into Friday’s matchup, as they look to carry the momentum into the tournament.