Jacob Heath

Baseball

Argos Take on Rollins in Home Opener

PENSACOLA, Fla. --- The University of West Florida baseball team prepares for their home opener in a three-game non-conference series over Rollins. UWF will open the series at Jim Spooner Field on Friday, Feb. 7 at 5:00 p.m. and conclude with a Saturday doubleheader that will start at 1:00 p.m.
 
Recap vs. Florida Southern
UWF is coming off a 2-1 season opening series loss over Florida Southern. The Argos grabbed a game two win (10-7) and Jacob Heath got his first win of the season on the mound. Brantley Willis and Brett Rowell hit back-to-back solo home runs that began the run for UWF. Willis went on to lead the team offensively adding a two RBI double.
 
In game three, the Argos rallied in the sixth inning, putting up six runs, but fell short 10-7.
 
About Rollins
The Tars are 2-1 after taking a series win over GSC opponent, Valdosta State.
 
The program is so far led by redshirt junior Mason Wilson. In three consecutive starts, Wilson tallied six hits, a pair of doubles and home runs and seven RBI. The Orlando, Florida native records a .667 batting average.
 
Right handed pitcher Nick Berger is the lone starting pitcher to have a win on the mound in opening weekend. Berger records a 1.80 ERA after five innings pitched.
 
Argo vs. Tar History
The Argos are 24-13 over Rollins and 15-5 at home.
 
The Argos took on Rollins in a two-game series last season. The teams went 1-1, both games ending in a one-run difference.
 
Print Friendly Version

Players Mentioned

Jacob Heath

#12 Jacob Heath

RHP
6' 1"
Senior
R/R
Brett Rowell

#13 Brett Rowell

C
6' 1"
Senior
L/R
Brantley Willis

#27 Brantley Willis

OF/RHP
6' 2"
Junior
R/R

Players Mentioned

Jacob Heath

#12 Jacob Heath

6' 1"
Senior
R/R
RHP
Brett Rowell

#13 Brett Rowell

6' 1"
Senior
L/R
C
Brantley Willis

#27 Brantley Willis

6' 2"
Junior
R/R
OF/RHP