Florida Big Leaguers Fall to SC in World Series, Game 3

EASLEY, SC — The Southern boys of summer took to the field Saturday night at Easley's J.B. "Red" Owens Complex.

Host team  met for a battle of the southeast.

After three innings, South Carolina led, 2-0. 

Florida, representing the Southeast and comprised of players from Dunedin, Clearwater, Largo and Palm Harbor, broke through with a run in the fourth and tied the game 2-2 in the bottom of the sixth when Clearwater Central Catholic High's Carter Cashman doubled home Dunedin High product Jordan Savinon. 

But a two-run homer from Will Hartsell gave SC District 1 the lead at the top of the seventh, and Florida was unable to catch up. 

On Deck

The Florida All-Stars are now 1-2 in pool play and in fourth place in the six-team U.S. Division. The top two teams advance to Tuesday's semifinal, with the winner facing the International Division winner in the championship.

Florida's next game is 4 p.m. Monday against West respresentative Southern California.

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