ST. PETERSBURG - Polk State Baseball saw its winning streak brought to a halt at eight on Saturday afternoon, as the Eagles were topped by St. Petersburg College 13-7 to even the series at a game apiece.
 
The Eagles (20-12, 5-1 Suncoast) totaled seven runs on 11 hits, with seven of those going for extra bases. However, the Titans (8-18, 2-4 Suncoast) were able to amass 13 runs on 19 hits as an offensive unit — their most hits this season against an NJCAA opponent. Additionally, SPC pitchers struck out Polk hitters a collective 13 times.
 
With the contest tied 2-2 heading to the top of the fourth, the Eagles took the lead 4-2 with a pair of runs in the frame. However, the Titans answered in the bottom of the inning with five runs to pull back ahead 7-4, never relinquishing the lead from that point on.
 
St. Petersburg was able to tally at least one run off each of the five pitchers Polk threw. Four different hitters had multi-RBI performances for the Titans.
 
Polk was able to bring the deficit within two with a run in the top of the seventh that made it 9-7. However, SPC extended its advantage quickly with a trio of runs in the bottom of the frame.
 
Aaaron Stelogeannis and Aris Rivera each recorded two hits and drove home a pair of runs. Rivera notched a double and launched his second home run of the season. Evan Wainman also notched two hits and had an RBI to his credit.
 
The Eagles look to respond back at Bing Tyus Yard in Winter Haven on Monday. First pitch against St. Petersburg is set for 5 p.m.