CLEARWATER, Florida – Behind a solid performance on the mound from Landon Gartman, No. 7 Memphis took down No. 2 UCF, 7-6, in the third game of the 2022 TicketSmarter American Athletic Conference Baseball Championship Tuesday at BayCare Ballpark.
With the win, the Tigers (26-27) will take on the winner of Wichita State/Houston on Thursday, May 26 at approximately 4:30 p.m. Eastern on ESPN+. The Knights (32-24) will face the loser of the Shockers and Cougars Wednesday, May 25 at approximately 6:30 p.m. Eastern on ESPN+.
Gartman (7-1), the 2022 American Athletic Conference Newcomer Pitcher of the Year, tossed seven full innings, allowing three runs and four hits while striking out six Knights.