South Florida baseball secured a thrilling 7-6 win over Wichita State in 10 innings, keeping their postseason hopes alive. Jevin Relaford delivered a walk-off RBI single after the Bulls rallied from a 6-4 deficit, setting up a winner-take-all game on Saturday. South Florida's offense was led by Jackson Mirza, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI, and crucial hits from Jake Kulikowski and Jack Lutz. Ethic Sutton, who pitched 4.2 innings in relief, earned the win and now has six strikeouts on the season.

By the Numbers
  • South Florida's record improved to 32-20, while Wichita State stands at 27-27.
  • Jevin Relaford had 3 RBIs, including the decisive single in the 10th inning.
  • Jackson Mirza totaled 3 hits, including 2 doubles, scoring 2 runs.
  • Ethan Sutton improved his season record to 3-3 with the win.
What's Next

South Florida will face Wichita State again on Saturday for a decisive matchup that will determine their advancement to the American Conference Tournament. A win will secure their place while a loss will eliminate them from postseason contention. The game is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPN.

Bottom Line

The Bulls demonstrated resilience with their comeback win and now must continue that momentum to secure their playoff spot. Essential performances from key players underline their potential and the importance of the upcoming game.