The University of South Florida baseball team edged out Wichita State 7‑6 in a marathon 10‑inning showdown on Saturday, a victory that keeps the Bulls’ postseason aspirations alive.
A Nail‑Biter at the Bullpen
Jevin Relaford delivered the decisive blow, slashing a walk‑off RBI single in the bottom of the tenth to cap a rally that seemed improbable just moments earlier. Jackson Mirza proved why he’s a cornerstone of the lineup, finishing 3‑for‑4 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored, while pinch‑hitter Jake Kulikowski tied the contest in the seventh with a two‑run single that shifted momentum.
Reliever Ethan Sutton stepped into the bullpen and turned the tide, logging 4.2 innings of shutout baseball and fanning six batters to earn the win. His effort built on an earlier display of dominance from Michael Senay, who blanked Wichita State’s hitters through the first three innings, setting the tone for a tightly contested battle.
With the win, the Bulls now turn their focus to the upcoming American Athletic Conference tournament, where a victory on Saturday will seal their spot in the postseason. The team’s resilience, highlighted by clutch hits and gritty pitching, underscores a season defined by perseverance.