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South Walton's suicide squeeze wins FHSAA state baseball title in epic fashion
TL;DR
South Walton High School won the FHSAA state baseball title with a dramatic suicide squeeze in the bottom of the seventh inning, clinching the game with bases loaded.
Key points
- South Walton High School won the FHSAA state baseball title
- The victory came from a suicide squeeze play
- The game was tied in the bottom of the seventh inning
- Bases were loaded during the decisive play
- They faced North Broward in the championship
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Sometimes, to win it all, you've got to go for broke.
That was the call for South Walton High School in the Florida state baseball championship game. With the bases loaded and the game tied in the bottom of the seventh, they went with a suicide squeeze.
The runner on third broke for home as the North Broward pitcher wound up. The batter squared.
A missed bunt would've proven costly, but the bunt was just right.
Run scored, ballgame, state champs.
It claimed the FHSAA Class 3A state championship for South Walton:
The finish also created one of the most entertaining alternate views of a finish you'll find.
In that broadcast clip, it looked like the batter started to run away to celebrate before touching first base.
But in a view from the side, it's clear that started to happen, and then a coach brought him back for an emphatic stomp to start the celebrations:
It's a moment the South Walton Seahawks will never forget.
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Q&A
How did South Walton win the FHSAA state baseball title?
South Walton won the title by executing a suicide squeeze play with the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh inning.
What was the situation when South Walton executed the suicide squeeze?
The game was tied with the bases loaded when South Walton decided to go for the suicide squeeze, sending the runner on third home.
Who did South Walton compete against in the state championship game?
South Walton competed against North Broward in the FHSAA state baseball championship game.