ST. GEORGE, Utah – Tarleton State baseball was unable to get to the plate in its second matchup against the Trail Blazers this weekend.
Tarleton State (19-15, 9-8 WAC) struggled to find its offensive momentum in Game 2 of its series against Utah Tech (9-25, 7-10 WAC) The result was 4 wins and 1 loss in favor of the home team. Saturday afternoon.
In the bottom of the 6th inning, he gave the Trail Blazers a 4-run lead with a 3-run home run.
matt haley (L, 2-5) He started on the mound for Tarleton State and pitched 5.1 innings, allowing three runs with three hits, five walks, and two strikeouts.
Trail Blazers starter Evan Basiliu (3-4) pitched 7.0 innings, allowing one run with two hits, two walks, and one strikeout. Carson Bonus took the mound and pitched 1.0 innings, allowing no hits, one walk, and one strikeout, securing his first save.
Tarleton State scored one run on two hits. Chris Enriquez tallying the visitors' only double.
Utah Tech finished with 5 hits and 4 runs with a 3-run home run and 2 doubles.
The home team took an early lead with a solo run in the bottom of the first inning. The leadoff walked and the outs continued. A double to left-center field gave the Trail Blazers an early lead.
The next four innings were scoreless.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Utah Tech's leadoff hit a double to start the inning. With one out, a single put the first runner in scoring position. Jack Walker's home run added three points, giving the home team a 4-0 lead.
Cole Myers In the top of the 7th inning, the Texans starting pitcher was hit by a pitch. Enriquez's double to center field sent Mials over home, putting the Purple and White in the game. Three consecutive outs ended Tarleton State's comeback.
Neither team scored for the remainder of the game, with Utah Tech finishing the afternoon with a score of 4-1.
The rubber match begins Sunday at 12:00 PM Central Time.
