Davie, Fla.--C Tito Espinosa (So.--Miami, Fla.) bases loaded walk in the bottom of the 6th inning was the deciding run as RHP Jose Mata (Fr.--Miami Lakes, Fla.) threw 3.2 of relief to improve his perfect record to 5-0. Freshman RHP Danny Kern (Pompano Beach, Fla.) threw 1.1 of perfect relief to earn his 5th save of the season.
After struggling with the Panthers throughout the season, the Seahawks ultimately overcame their rival to advance to the FCCAA State Tournament.
This will be the fourth time in six years that coach Bob Deutschman has led Broward to the state tournament.
The offense was led by Espinosa who was 1-2 with 2 rbi's, 3 bb's, and a long home run and sophomore SS John Broderick (Sunrise, Fla.) was 3-4 with a double, a stolen base, and two runs scored.