Florida High School Baseball - Jefferson nips Sickles
April 5, 2012: Tampa, FL 33607 Jefferson Dragons (Tampa, FL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Sickles Gryphons (Tampa, FL), 1-0 in a league test.
With the win, Jefferson upgrades its record to 17-4 on the season. The Dragons host Robinson (Tampa, FL) to battle the Knights in a non-league test on Tuesday, April 10. The Knights come into the test with a record of 9-8. Robinson lost 8-0 in their recent league test against Jesuit (Tampa, FL)
With the defeat, Sickles drops to 9-9 on the campaign. The Gryphons host Gaither (Tampa, FL) to play the Cowboys in a non-league battle on Wednesday, April 11. The Cowboys enter the battle with a record of 11-7.
Game Summary
Corbin Olmstead won his seventh game and Ryan Jones picked up his third save of the year. Nelson Maldonado led the Dragons going 2 for 3 with a double. Troy Bacon doubled for Sickles.