Friday, May 31, 2013

Savannah State Tigers bring speed, ace into regional

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- Junior pitcher Kyle McGowin has gotten a lot of attention this season for Savannah State. And with good reason, after compiling a 12-1 record with 1.33 ERA and 129 strikeouts.

But the Tigers (33-21), coming off their first-ever MEAC title, are more than just one player. Or one arm, to be more precise.

Coach Carlton Hardy’s team has 127 stolen bases this season to rank sixth nationally. And if they get on base against Florida State right-hander Scott Sitz today, expect the Tigers to try to put as much pressure on the Seminoles’ defense as possible.



“That’s kind of our offensive motto,” Hardy said. “Typical get-em-on, get-em-over, get-em in. And if we can get them over by a stolen base, we’ll do that.”

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