FDTC baseball wins extra-inning thriller

Jake Little's late homer lifts Stingers to victory over Columbia International JV

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:44pm

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The Florence-Darlington Tech baseball team earned a hard-fought 13-11 victory over the Columbia International University JV squad on Wednesday, with Jake Little's two-run homer in the top of the 11th inning proving to be the difference maker.

Why it matters

The Stingers' win showcases the team's resilience and ability to battle back in a close game, a valuable trait as they look to build momentum heading into the heart of their season.

The details

After the two teams traded leads throughout the game, the score was knotted at 11-11 heading into extra innings. In the top of the 11th, Little stepped up and delivered the decisive blow, launching a two-run shot that gave FDTC the lead for good.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Jake Little

A key player for the Florence-Darlington Tech baseball team who hit the game-winning home run in the 11th inning.

Florence-Darlington Tech

The community college baseball team that earned the victory over Columbia International University's JV squad.

Columbia International University

The opponent that faced off against Florence-Darlington Tech, with their JV squad taking on the Stingers.

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The takeaway

The Stingers' extra-inning victory showcases their ability to persevere and make the plays needed to win close games, a valuable trait as they look to build momentum and success throughout the remainder of their season.