The 7th-ranked Texas Longhorns had a commanding performance on Tuesday, March 25, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, defeating Sam Houston State with a 13-3 run-rule victory. The game was called in the seventh inning due to the mercy rule, highlighting the Longhorns’ continued success on the season.
Left-handed pitcher Kade Bing (1-0) earned his first win in burnt orange, pitching the first four innings, allowing two runs, and striking out four. Sam Houston starter Danny Valadez (2-2) took the loss after lasting just two innings, giving up four runs on six hits.
Six different Longhorns recorded multi-hit games, led by second baseman Ethan Mendoza’s three-hit night.
exas smashed three home runs, with shortstop Jalin Flores hitting a go-ahead three-run blast in the third inning. Flores recorded his ninth multi-hit game and finished with a season-high four RBIs.
In the fifth inning, third baseman Adrian Rodriguez added to the home run tally with a two-run shot into the YETI Yard. Three batters later, center fielder Will Gasparino launched a 438-foot homer, extending the lead to 10-2.
Designated hitter Jayden Duplantier delivered the walk-off hit in the seventh inning, sparking a celebration from the first base dugout.
Texas next travels to Columbia, Missouri this weekend for a three-game series against the Missouri Tigers.
Game Summary:
- Texas Longhorns: 13 runs
- Sam Houston Bearkats: 3 runs
Key Innings:
- 3rd Inning: Texas scored 4 runs, establishing a strong lead.
- 5th Inning: Texas added 3 more runs to extend their advantage.
- 6th Inning: Texas sealed the game with 2 additional runs, leading to the run-rule victory.
Player Statistics:
- Ethan Mendoza (2B): 2 hits, 1 run, 1 RBI
- Max Belyeu (RF): 3 hits, 2 runs, 2 RBIs
- Jalin Flores (SS): 2 hits, 1 run, 1 RBI
- Rylan Galvan (C): 1 hit, 2 runs, 1 RBI
- Adrian Rodriguez (3B): 2 hits, 1 run, 2 RBIs
- Kimble Schuessler (1B): 1 hit, 1 run, 1 RBI
- Easton Winfield (LF): 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 RBI
- Will Gasparino (CF): 1 hit, 1 run, 1 RBI
- Jaquae Stewart (DH): 1 hit, 1 run, 1 RBI
- Kade Bing (P): Pitched 5 innings, 3 hits allowed, 1 run, 6 strikeouts
The Longhorns’ strong offensive and defensive plays ensured their victory, continuing their successful season
