Panthers Stun Gators Behind Brachbill’s Gem

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — Ty Brachbill and Tyler Shafer combined on a six-hit shutout through 8 2/3 innings Saturday as High Point upset sixth-ranked Florida 6-2 at Alfred A. McKethan Stadium.

The Panthers scored all six runs in the third inning, capitalizing on a Florida error to plate five unearned runs. Jake McCarter added a solo homer in the seventh.

Brachbill earned the win, allowing two earned runs over 6 2/3 innings before Shafer struck out five in 2 1/3 scoreless frames of relief. The Gators’ only runs came on an RBI triple by Jacob Kendall and a run-scoring single in the seventh.

The victory improved High Point to 9-6, while Florida fell to 13-3. The teams conclude their series Sunday.