UTRGV falls on the road against Baylor

UTRGV REPORT

WACO – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros baseball team, which is receiving votes in the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association polls for the ninth week in a row, saw its seven-game winning streak come to an end with a 10-7 loss to the Baylor Bears on Tuesday at Baylor Ballpark.

Junior Thomas Williams led the Vaqueros (33-16) by recording his first-career multi-home run game, hitting a pair of 2-run shots while driving in a career-high tying four runs. His first 2-run home run came in the first to put the Vaqueros up 2-0. His second, in the sixth, brought the Vaqueros within 9-6. Williams now has eight home runs this season. He finished 3-for-4. Sophomore Easton Moomau singled ahead of both of Williams’ home runs, scoring each time and finishing 2-for-4. Graduate student PSJA High alumnus Jacob Sanchez also went 2-for-4. Sophomore Armani Raygozafinished 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored.

In the third, sophomore Edinburg Vela alumnus Rudy Gonzalez drew a leadoff walk and then graduate student Edinburg Vela alumnus Isaac Lopez singled. One out later, Sanchez hit an RBI-single to put the Vaqueros up 3-0.

In the bottom of the inning, a pair of errors and a hit batsman allowed the Bears to load the bases with one out against senior Robert Bonilla (1-3). Tyriq Kemp hit a 2-run single. One out later, Hunter Simmons hit an RBI-single. After a walk reloaded the bases, John Youens got hit by a pitch to force-in a run and then Ty Johnson walked to force-in another run. Cortlan Castle capped the inning with a grand slam to put the Bears (30-18) up 9-3.

The Vaqueros got one back in the fourth when sophomore Evan Janner homered off Cole Stasio(3-1) to make the score 9-4. Janner has now homered in back-to-back games.

On the mound, junior Steven Oliva mostly quieted the Bears, pitching a career-high tying 3.0 innings, striking out a career-high four.

The only blemish came with two outs in the sixth when Kemp hit an RBI-single to put the Bears up 10-6.

The Vaqueros got that run back in the seventh with Moomau hit into an RBI-fielder’s choice to make the score 10-7.

Gabe Craig pitched a scoreless ninth for his ninth save.

UTRGV closes out the regular season against Texas State on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. for the orange out game, presented by Church’s Texas Chicken at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. Fans are encouraged to wear orange. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive free headbands, courtesy of Church’s Texas Chicken. Fans can also compete in the most spirited fan contest, presented by Vaquero Outfitters.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at UTRGVTickets.com. Current UTRGV students receive free general admission with their student ID. All fans need to follow the clear bag policy, details of which can be found at GoUTRGV.com/ClearBag. Fans can find a full list of game day information at RallyTheValley.com. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Fans can watch domestically on ESPN+ or internationally via Southland International.

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